Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brassii
ID:
922427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 16: 517 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921762

Common Names

  • Hymenorchis brassii
  • Brass's Hymenorchis
  • Brass's Orchid

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Description

Hymenorchis brassii (also called 'Brass's Hymenorchis', among many other common names) is a small orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenorchis brassii is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headache, and digestive issues. In addition, it is used as a ground cover, as it is a low-growing plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenorchis brassii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenorchis brassii is a terrestrial orchid native to Central America. It prefers a well-draining potting mix that is kept moist. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult.

Where to Find Hymenorchis brassii

Hymenorchis brassii is native to the Caribbean islands, Central America, and northern South America.

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-467372: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.