Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
forgetiana
ID:
405847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sander

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 48: 434, 463, 471 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405179

Common Names

  • Brassia forgetiana
  • Forget's Spider Orchid
  • Spider Orchid

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Description

Brassia forgetiana (also called Forget's Brassia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and grows in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brassia forgetiana is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassia forgetiana has yellow-green flowers with a distinctive star shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassia forgetiana is a tropical perennial that is native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in the spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Rooting hormone can be applied to the divisions to encourage root development.

Where to Find Brassia forgetiana

Brassia forgetiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Brassia forgetiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassia forgetiana?

Brassia forgetiana

What is the common name of Brassia forgetiana?

Forget's Brassia

What is the natural range of Brassia forgetiana?

Central America

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,

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