Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
glumaceoides
ID:
923736

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 20: 28 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923071



Common Names

  • Brassia glumaceoides
  • Glumaceoides Brassia
  • Glumaceoides Spider Orchid


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Description

Brassia glumaceoides (also called Glumaceoides Brassia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows up to 3 meters in height and has a dense, spreading crown. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brassia glumaceoides is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassia glumaceoides has small yellow flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The flowers have six petals and are arranged in a star-like shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed that is about 1 cm long. The seedlings are small, dark green and have two leaves that are about 1 cm long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassia glumaceoides is a species of orchid native to South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed, which should be sown in a warm, humid environment. Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Brassia glumaceoides

Brassia glumaceoides can be found in Central and South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468753: Based on the initial data import
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.