Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bracteatus
ID:
218445

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lex.) Salazar & Soto Arenas ex Espejo & López-Ferr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 51: 65 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217774

Common Names

  • Isochilus bracteatus
  • Bracted Isochilus
  • Bracted Isochilus Plant

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Synonyms

  • Dendrobium bracteatum Lex. [unknown]

Description

Isochilus bracteatus (also called Bracted Isochilus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. It grows in moist, shady habitats in the understory of montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Isochilus bracteatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow with white center. Seed: small, black. Seedlings: small, green with yellow spots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isochilus bracteatus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Isochilus bracteatus

Isochilus bracteatus is native to Central America.

Isochilus bracteatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isochilus bracteatus?

Isochilus bracteatus

What are the common names of Isochilus bracteatus?

Bracted Isochilus

What is the natural habitat of Isochilus bracteatus?

Dry and rocky areas

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-102850: Based on the initial data import
Juan José Martínez de Lexarza (1772-1824): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lex.' in the authors string.
Gerardo A. Salazar (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar' in the authors string.
Miguel Ángel Soto Arenas (1963-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soto Arenas' in the authors string.
Mario Adolfo Espejo Serna (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espejo' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa López-Ferrari (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Ferr.' in the authors string.