Brassavola appendiculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
appendiculata
ID:
400790
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rich. & Galeotti
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 3: 23 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400122
Common Names
- Appendiculata Brassavola
- Appendiculata
- Brassavola Appendiculata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brassavola appendiculata (also called 'Appendiculate Brassavola', among many other common names) is an evergreen orchid that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests, at an altitude of 0-1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Brassavola appendiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brassavola appendiculata is a small, yellowish-green flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a short, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brassavola appendiculata is a small evergreen orchid, growing to 30cm tall and wide. It prefers a moist, well-drained, acidic soil in sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.
Where to Find Brassavola appendiculata
Brassavola appendiculata is native to Central America and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
Brassavola appendiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassavola appendiculata?
Brassavola appendiculata
What is the common name of Brassavola appendiculata?
Appendiculata Brassavola
What type of environment does Brassavola appendiculata prefer?
Brassavola appendiculata prefers humid, tropical environments.
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
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:618022-1: Based on the initial data import