Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
407539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 26: t. 36 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406871



Common Names

  • Verrucosa Brassia
  • Verrucosa Spider Orchid
  • Verrucosa Brassia Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Oncidium brachiatum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Oncidium verrucosum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Brassia aristata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Brassia brachiata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Brassia coryandra C.Morren [unknown]
  • Brassia cowanii hort. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Brassia longiloba A.DC. [unknown]
  • Brassia odontoglossoides Klotzsch & H.Karst. [unknown]

Description

Brassia verrucosa (also called Warty Brassia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It has leathery, oblong-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in tropical forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Brassia verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassia verrucosa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassia verrucosa 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 verrucosa

Brassia verrucosa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Brassia verrucosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassia verrucosa?

Brassia verrucosa

What is the common name of Brassia verrucosa?

Warty Spider Orchid

What is the family of Brassia verrucosa?

Orchidaceae

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-24313: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.