Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bennettiorum
ID:
404265

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dodson) Senghas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. , ed. 3, I/C(33-36): 2097 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403597

Common Names

  • Bennett's Brassia
  • Bennett's Spider Orchid
  • Bennett's Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Ada bennettiorum Dodson [unknown]
  • Brassiopsis bennettiorum (Dodson) Szlach. & Górniak [unknown]

Description

Brassia bennettiorum (also called Bennett's orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, arching stems and fragrant, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brassia bennettiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassia bennettiorum has large, yellow-green flowers and produces small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassia bennettiorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some shade, but will flower less in these conditions. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Brassia bennettiorum

Brassia bennettiorum is native to tropical regions of the Americas.

Brassia bennettiorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassia bennettiorum?

Brassia bennettiorum

What is the common name of Brassia bennettiorum?

Bennett's Brassia

What type of plant is Brassia bennettiorum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24242: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Karlheinz Senghas (1928-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Senghas' in the authors string.