Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
brachycolumna
ID:
979703

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.O.Williams) R.González

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 3: 345 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979041



Common Names

  • Brachycolumna Hagsatera
  • Hagsatera Orchid
  • Fairy Orchid


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Description

Hagsatera brachycolumna (also called Short-column Hagsatera, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It has a single, erect, leafy stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate, and the flowers are white with yellowish-green lips. It is found in humid montane forests, usually in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hagsatera brachycolumna is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and clusters of small, white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hagsatera brachycolumna has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hagsatera brachycolumna is a terrestrial orchid native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and requires bright indirect light. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Hagsatera brachycolumna

Hagsatera brachycolumna is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.

Species in the Hagsatera genus

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-95957: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Roberto González Tamayo (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.González' in the authors string.