Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 21: t. 1754 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405900
Common Names
- Brassia Lanceana
- Lance-Leaved Spiderwort
- Lance-Leaved Brassia
Synonyms
- Oncidium josstianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Oncidium suaveolens Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Brassia josstiana Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Brassia lanceana minor Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Brassia lanceana (also called Lance-leaved spiderwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows to a height of up to 3 feet. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is native to the United States and Canada and is commonly found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Brassia lanceana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has many medicinal uses, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and coughs. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat rheumatism and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassia lanceana has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassia lanceana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and should be about 10-15 cm in length. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and soil and keep them moist until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be planted in the garden.
Where to Find Brassia lanceana
Brassia lanceana is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Africa.
Brassia lanceana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassia lanceana?
Brassia lanceana
What is the common name of Brassia lanceana?
Lance-leaved Spiderwort
What type of plant is Brassia lanceana?
A perennial herb
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,