Bromheadia benchaii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benchaii
ID:
923643
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Wood & A.L.Lamb
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 8: 6 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922978
Common Names
- Bromheadia benchaii
- Benchaii Bromheadia
- Bromheadia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bromheadia benchaii (also called Bench's Bromheadia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Thailand. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bromheadia benchaii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Bromheadia benchaii flower is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and succulent.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bromheadia benchaii is a species of palm tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing species that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, humid environment. Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Bromheadia benchaii
Bromheadia benchaii is native to Thailand and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Bromheadia genus
Bromheadia alticola, Bromheadia aporoides, Bromheadia borneensis, Bromheadia brevifolia, Bromheadia cecieliae, Bromheadia coomansii, Bromheadia crassiflora, Bromheadia devogelii, Bromheadia divaricata, Bromheadia ensifolia, Bromheadia falcifolia, Bromheadia finlaysoniana, Bromheadia gracilis, Bromheadia graminea, Bromheadia grandiflora, Bromheadia humilis, Bromheadia latifolia, Bromheadia lohaniensis, Bromheadia longifolia, Bromheadia pendek, Bromheadia pungens, Bromheadia robusta, Bromheadia rupestris, Bromheadia scirpoidea, Bromheadia srilankensis, Bromheadia tenuis, Bromheadia truncata, Bromheadia annamensis, Bromheadia benchaii,
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-468656: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Anthony Lamb (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Lamb' in the authors string.