Brassavola ceboletta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ceboletta
ID:
400849
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 3: 221 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400181
Common Names
- Ceboletta Orchid
- Ceboletta Brassavola
- Ceboletta Lady-of-the-Night
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- Bletia ceboletta Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Brassavola chacoensis Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Brassavola ovaliformis C.Schweinf. [unknown]
Description
Brassavola ceboletta (also called 'Ceboletta Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a small evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central America and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Brassavola ceboletta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassavola ceboletta 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 ceboletta is a hardy, evergreen orchid that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and should be fertilized in spring and fall. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Brassavola ceboletta
Brassavola ceboletta is native to Central America and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
Brassavola ceboletta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassavola ceboletta?
Brassavola ceboletta
What type of plant is Brassavola ceboletta?
It is an orchid
Where does Brassavola ceboletta grow?
It is native to Mexico, Central America, 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24184: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.