Brassavola reginae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reginae
ID:
402620
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pabst
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bradea 2: 228 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401952
Common Names
- Brassavola reginae
- Brassavola Queen
- Queen Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brassavola reginae (also called 'Queen's Brassavola', among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has ovate leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Brassavola reginae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a groundcover. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassavola reginae has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brassavola reginae is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Brassavola reginae
Brassavola reginae is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Brassavola reginae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassavola reginae?
Brassavola reginae
What is the common name of Brassavola reginae?
Queen's Brassavola
What type of plant is Brassavola reginae?
Herbaceous perennial
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-24216: Based on the initial data import
Guido Frederico João Pabst (1914-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pabst' in the authors string.