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
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.
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 Isochilus genus
Isochilus alatus,
Isochilus aurantiacus,
Isochilus bracteatus,
Isochilus carnosiflorus,
Isochilus chiriquensis,
Isochilus langlassei,
Isochilus latibracteatus,
Isochilus linearis,
Isochilus major,
Isochilus pitalensis,
Isochilus smithii,
Isochilus unilateralis,
Isochilus oaxacanus,
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,