Status:
valid
Authors:
D.E.Benn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 7: 87 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403524
Common Names
- Aurora's Brassia
- Aurora's Spider Orchid
- Aurora's Orchid
Description
Brassia aurorae (also called Aurora's Brassia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant with long, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and it is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Brassia aurorae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and in erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassia aurorae has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters, with small, dark brown seeds that are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassia aurorae is a species of orchid that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Brassia aurorae
Brassia aurorae is native to South America, and can be found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Brassia aurorae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassia aurorae?
Brassia aurorae
What is the common name of Brassia aurorae?
Aurora Brassia
What type of plant is Brassia aurorae?
Orchid
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,