Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 194. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424638
Common Names
- Bryobium rhizophoreti
- Rhizophoreti's Bryobium
- Rhizophoreti Bryobium
Description
Bryobium rhizophoreti (also called Bryobium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and have entire margins. Its white flowers are small and fragrant. It grows in moist, humid forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Bryobium rhizophoreti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bryobium rhizophoreti has yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small with thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bryobium rhizophoreti can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Bryobium rhizophoreti
Bryobium rhizophoreti is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Bryobium rhizophoreti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bryobium rhizophoreti?
Bryobium rhizophoreti
What is the common name of Bryobium rhizophoreti?
Rhizophoreti
What type of plant is Bryobium rhizophoreti?
A flowering plant
Species in the Bryobium genus
Bryobium dischorense,
Bryobium erioides,
Bryobium irukandjianum,
Bryobium queenslandicum,
Bryobium hyacinthoides,
Bryobium pudicum,
Bryobium rendovaense,
Bryobium retusum,
Bryobium rhizophoreti,
Bryobium subclausum,
Bryobium ventricosum,
Bryobium diaphanum,
Bryobium cordiferum,
Bryobium bicristatum,
Bryobium atrorubens,
Bryobium lancifolium,
Bryobium senile,
Bryobium rubiferum,
Bryobium kawengicum,
Bryobium punctatum,
Bryobium tridens,
Bryobium pullum,
Bryobium puguahaanense,
Bryobium moultonii,
Bryobium montanum,
Bryobium leavittii,
Bryobium lanuginosum,
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
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.