Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
neglecta
ID:
407018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 24: 322 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406350



Common Names

  • Neglecta Spider Orchid
  • Neglecta Spider-Orchid
  • Neglecta Spiderorchid


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Description

Brassia neglecta (also called 'Spider Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and northern South America. It has long, thin, arching stems with small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually in lowland rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Brassia neglecta is a popular ornamental plant, often planted in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a groundcover or in containers, and is sometimes used in bonsai.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassia neglecta has yellow-green flowers with brownish-purple spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassia neglecta is a tropical epiphyte that can be grown in a potting mix of equal parts of sphagnum moss, fir bark, and charcoal. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Brassia neglecta

Brassia neglecta is native to Central and South America, where it is found in wet areas such as marshes and swamps.

Brassia neglecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassia neglecta?

Brassia neglecta

What is the common name of Brassia neglecta?

Neglected Spider Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Brassia neglecta?

It is found in tropical rainforests

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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