Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1869: 388 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403291
Common Names
- Arcuigera Brassia
- Brassia arcuigera
- Brassia
Synonyms
- Brassia antherotes Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Brassia hinksoniana H.G.Jones [illegitimate]
- Brassia lawrenceana longissima Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Brassia longissima (Rchb.f.) Nash [unknown]
- Brassia antherotes longissima (Rchb.f.) Teusch. [unknown]
Description
Brassia arcuigera (also called Arcuigera Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows in moist forests and rocky slopes at elevations of 500-1,500 m. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Brassia arcuigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, and is also used for erosion control and water filtration.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassia arcuigera has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassia arcuigera is a small evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Brassia arcuigera
Brassia arcuigera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Brassia arcuigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassia arcuigera?
Brassia arcuigera
What is the family of Brassia arcuigera?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Brassia arcuigera?
Arcuate Brassia
Species in the Brassia genus
Brassia allenii,
Brassia andreettae,
Brassia angusta,
Brassia angustilabia,
Brassia arachnoidea,
Brassia arcuigera,
Brassia aurorae,
Brassia bennettiorum,
Brassia bidens,
Brassia brachypus,
Brassia caudata,
Brassia cauliformis,
Brassia chloroleuca,
Brassia chlorops,
Brassia cochleata,
Brassia cyrtopetala,
Brassia escobariana,
Brassia euodes,
Brassia farinifera,
Brassia filomenoi,
Brassia forgetiana,
Brassia gireoudiana,
Brassia glumacea,
Brassia huebneri,
Brassia iguapoana,
Brassia jipijapensis,
Brassia keiliana,
Brassia koehlerorum,
Brassia lanceana,
Brassia macrostachya,
Brassia maculata,
Brassia mendozae,
Brassia neglecta,
Brassia ocanensis,
Brassia pascoensis,
Brassia peruviana,
Brassia pozoi,
Brassia pumila,
Brassia rhizomatosa,
Brassia rolandoi,
Brassia signata,
Brassia thyrsodes,
Brassia transamazonica,
Brassia verrucosa,
Brassia villosa,
Brassia wageneri,
Brassia warszewiczii,
Brassia suavissima,
Brassia aurantiaca,
Brassia andina,
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,