Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bidens
ID:
404422

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 30: t. 6 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403754

Common Names

  • Bidens Brassia
  • Bidens Brassia
  • Bidens Brassia

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Synonyms

  • Oncidium bidens Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Brassia lanceana viridiflora Hook. in Curtis [unknown]

Description

Brassia bidens (also called Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It grows on trees in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brassia bidens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is also used to reduce erosion and can be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassia bidens has small yellow flowers, with seeds that are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassia bidens is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Brassia bidens

Brassia bidens is native to South America, and can be found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Brassia bidens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassia bidens?

Brassia bidens

What is the common name of Brassia bidens?

Two-spiked Brassia

Where is Brassia bidens native to?

Mexico

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-24244: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.