Bromheadia graminea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graminea
ID:
432805
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kruiz. & de Vogel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Orchid Monogr. 8: 105 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432137
Common Names
- Graminea Bromheadia
- Graminea Lily
- Graminea Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bromheadia graminea (also called Grass-Leaved Bromheadia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a tall flower spike. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests, rainforests, and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bromheadia graminea is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as houseplants. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bromheadia graminea is yellow and tubular. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small, dark green and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bromheadia graminea is a tropical epiphyte native to South America. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to sit in water. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Bromheadia graminea
Bromheadia graminea is native to tropical forests in the Philippines and Indonesia.
Bromheadia graminea FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Bromheadia graminea?
Bromheadia graminea prefers temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of soil is best for Bromheadia graminea?
Bromheadia graminea prefers a well-draining, peat-based soil.
How much light does Bromheadia graminea need?
Bromheadia graminea prefers bright, indirect light.
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-24754: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Ferdinand de Vogel (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vogel' in the authors string.
J. Kruizinga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kruiz.' in the authors string.