Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 10: t. 832 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404026
Common Names
- Caudate Brassia
- Caudate Spider Orchid
- Caudate Spider-orchid
Synonyms
- Malaxis caudata (L.) Willd. [unknown]
- Oncidium caudatum (L.) Rchb.f. in Walp. [unknown]
- Brassia caudata hieroglyphica Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Brassia lewisii Rolfe [unknown]
- Brassia longissima minor Schltr. [unknown]
- Epidendrum caudatum L. [unknown]
Description
Brassia caudata (also called Long-tailed Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, arching stems. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Brassia caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassica caudata has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spikelet. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassia caudata is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Brassia caudata
Brassia caudata is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, growing on trees or rocks.
Brassia caudata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Brassia caudata?
Brassia caudata is typically found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
What type of soil does Brassia caudata prefer?
Brassia caudata prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil with plenty of organic matter.
What is the best way to propagate Brassia caudata?
Brassia caudata can be propagated by seed or division.
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,