Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
escobariana
ID:
405603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 8: 57 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404935



Common Names

  • Brassia escobariana
  • Escobar's Brassia
  • Brassia


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Synonyms

  • Ada escobariana (Garay) Dodson [unknown]

Description

Brassia escobariana (also called Escobar's Brassia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and lake margins.

Uses & Benefits

Brassia escobariana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassia escobariana has small, yellow flowers with 5 petals and 10 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassia escobariana is an evergreen, epiphytic orchid that grows in clumps. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Brassia escobariana

Brassia escobariana is a species of orchid found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Brassia escobariana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassia escobariana?

Brassia escobariana

What is the common name of Brassia escobariana?

Escobar's Brassia

What type of plant is Brassia escobariana?

A perennial epiphytic 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-24262: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.