Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
407582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Fol. Orchid. 5: 4 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406914

Common Names

  • Brassia villosa
  • Brassia
  • Villosa

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Synonyms

  • Oncidium villosum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Brassia hexodonta Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Brassia villosa (also called hairy brassia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 meters. Its habitat is in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brassia villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brassia villosa is small and white. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a white or yellowish color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassia villosa is a fast-growing evergreen vine that can reach up to 10 meters in length. It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Brassia villosa

Brassia villosa can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Brassia villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassia villosa?

Brassia villosa

What is the common name of Brassia villosa?

Villosa

Where is Brassia villosa found?

Central America

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-24314: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.