Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
keiliana
ID:
406481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f. ex Lindl. & Paxton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Fl. Gard. 3: 114 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405813

Common Names

  • Keiliana Brassia
  • Brassia Keiliana
  • Keiliana Brassia

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Synonyms

  • Oncidium keilianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Brassia cinnamomea Linden ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Brassia havanensis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Brassia keiliana tristis Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Ada keiliana (Rchb.f. ex Lindl.) N.H.Williams [unknown]
  • Brassiopsis keiliana (Rchb.f. ex Lindl. & Paxton) Szlach. & Górniak [unknown]

Description

Brassia keiliana (also called Keil’s Brassia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a sprawling habit and small, yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland, bushveld, and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brassia keiliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassia keiliana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have short, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassia keiliana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer. It is best to sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil and keep the soil moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Brassia keiliana

Brassia keiliana can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.

Brassia keiliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassia keiliana?

Brassia keiliana

What is the growth habit of Brassia keiliana?

It is an annual herb with a sprawling habit.

What is the flowering period of Brassia keiliana?

It flowers from April to July.

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-24280: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Paxton (1803-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paxton' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.