Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1868: 842 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406797
Common Names
- Brassia Thyrsodes
- Thyrsodes Brassia
- Thyrsodes Brassia
Synonyms
- Brassia boliviensis Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Brassia thyrsodes (also called thyrsodes brassia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests and grasslands. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white with yellowish-green stripes. Its fruits are small, round, and red.
Uses & Benefits
Brassia thyrsodes is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source, as a source of fuel, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassia thyrsodes has large, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassia thyrsodes is a tropical plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Brassia thyrsodes
Brassia thyrsodes can be found in tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia.
Brassia thyrsodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassia thyrsodes?
Brassia thyrsodes
What is the common name of Brassia thyrsodes?
Thyrsodes Brassia
What is the natural habitat of Brassia thyrsodes?
Brassia thyrsodes is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
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,