Status:
valid
Authors:
K.G.Lacerda & V.P.Castro
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. Brasil. 3: t. 211 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336020
Common Names
- Brassia wyllisiana
- Wyllis' Brassia
- Brassia
Description
Brassia wyllisiana (also called Wyllis' Brassia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is a large epiphyte with an upright growth habit and long, thin stems. Its leaves are thick and leathery, and it produces large, yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often in the canopy of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Brassia wyllisiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brassia wyllisiana is yellow with orange markings, and has a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassia wyllisiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and potted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Brassia wyllisiana
Brassia wyllisiana is native to Costa Rica and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Brassia wyllisiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassia wyllisiana?
Brassia wyllisiana
What is the common name of Brassia wyllisiana?
Wyllis' Brassia
Where is Brassia wyllisiana native to?
Costa Rica
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,