Brassavola acaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
400629
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl. & Paxton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Paxton's Fl. Gard. 2: 152 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399961
Common Names
- Acaulis Brassavola
- Acaulis Lady of the Night
- Acaulis Queen of the Night
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Bletia acaulis Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Bletia lineata Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Brassavola lineata Hook. [unknown]
- Brassavola mathieuana Klotzsch [unknown]
- Javieria acaulis (Lindl. & Paxton) Archila, Chiron & Szlach. [unknown]
Description
Brassavola acaulis (also called Acaulis Brassavola, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white to pink flowers. It is native to the Yunnan Province in China and is found in forests and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Brassavola acaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as to treat fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Brassavola acaulis is small, white, and star-shaped. Seed is round and black. Seedlings are thin and have a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brassavola acaulis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m (6ft) tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers in late spring or early summer. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer.
Where to Find Brassavola acaulis
Brassavola acaulis is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama, at altitudes of 0–1,500 m.
Brassavola acaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassavola acaulis?
Brassavola acaulis
What is the common name of Brassavola acaulis?
Acaulis
What is the family of Brassavola acaulis?
Orchidaceae
Species in the Brassavola genus
Brassavola acaulis, Brassavola angustata, Brassavola appendiculata, Brassavola ceboletta, Brassavola cucullata, Brassavola fasciculata, Brassavola filifolia, Brassavola flagellaris, Brassavola gardneri, Brassavola gillettei, Brassavola grandiflora, Brassavola harrisii, Brassavola martiana, Brassavola nodosa, Brassavola perrinii, Brassavola reginae, Brassavola retusa, Brassavola revoluta, Brassavola rhomboglossa, Brassavola subulifolia, Brassavola tuberculata, Brassavola venosa, Brassavola cebolleta, Brassavola xerophylla, Brassavola pitengoensis,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24180: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Paxton (1803-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paxton' in the authors string.