Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nodosa
ID:
402076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 114 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401408



Common Names

  • Brassavola Nodosa
  • Lady of the Night Orchid
  • Nodosa Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bletia nodosa (L.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bletia rhopalorrhachis Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Brassavola rhopalorrhachis Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Brassavola scaposa Schltr. [unknown]
  • Brassavola nodosa rhopalorrhachis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Cymbidium nodosum Sw. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum nodosum L. [unknown]
  • Javieria nodosa (L.) Archila, Chiron & Szlach. [unknown]
  • Javieria rhopalorrhachis (Rchb.f.) Archila, Chiron & Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Brassavola nodosa (also called 'Nodding brassavola', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, and is typically found in open forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Brassavola nodosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brassavola nodosa is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, dark green with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassavola nodosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and place them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Brassavola nodosa

Brassavola nodosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

Brassavola nodosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassavola nodosa?

Brassavola nodosa

What is the common name of Brassavola nodosa?

Nodding Brassavola

What is the natural habitat of Brassavola nodosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-24208: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.