Brassavola angustata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustata
ID:
400725
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 24: t. 41 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400057
Common Names
- Brassavola angustata
- Angustata Brassavola
- Brassavola Angustata
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- Bletia angustata Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Bletia attenuata Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Brassavola surinamensis H.Focke [unknown]
Description
Brassavola angustata (also called 'Narrow-leaved Brassavola', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen orchid native to Central and South America. It typically grows to a height of 30-60cm, and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is typically found in tropical forests, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Brassavola angustata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant due to its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassavola angustata has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings have dark green leaves with a silvery sheen.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brassavola angustata can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame as soon as they are ripe. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8 cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Layering in spring. Division of suckers in spring.
Where to Find Brassavola angustata
Brassavola angustata is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama, at altitudes of 0–1,500 m.
Brassavola angustata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassavola angustata?
Brassavola angustata
What is the common name of Brassavola angustata?
Narrow-Leaved Brassavola
What is the natural habitat of Brassavola angustata?
Brassavola angustata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
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
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:618021-1: Based on the initial data import