Brassavola tuberculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberculata
ID:
403402
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 56: t. 2878 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402734
Common Names
- Brassavola tuberculata
- Tuberculate Brassavola
- Tuberculate Brassavola Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Tulexis bicolor Raf. [unknown]
- Bletia tuberculata Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Brassavola fragrans Lem. [unknown]
- Brassavola gibbsiana hort. ex G.Nicholson [unknown]
- Brassavola tuberculata trilabellata A.S.Medeiros & Xim.Bols. [unknown]
Description
Brassavola tuberculata (also called Tuberculate Brassavola, Tuberculate Brassavola-grass, and Tuberculate Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with a cylindrical stem and long, thin leaves. It is native to Europe, and is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow water bodies.
Uses & Benefits
Brassavola tuberculata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Brassavola tuberculata has white flowers with 3 petals. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brassavola tuberculata is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with upright stems bearing narrow, arching leaves. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Brassavola tuberculata
Brassavola tuberculata is native to Central America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, near rivers and streams, and in wet areas.
Brassavola tuberculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassavola tuberculata?
Brassavola tuberculata
What are the common names of Brassavola tuberculata?
Tuberculata, Tuberculata, and Tuberculata
What is the natural habitat of Brassavola tuberculata?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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-24228: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.