Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brasiliaensis
ID:
922685

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.A.N.Bat., Meneguzzo & Bianch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 165: 356 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922020



Common Names

  • Nothostele Brasiliaensis
  • Brasilia Nothostele
  • Brasilia Orchid


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Description

Nothostele brasiliaensis (also called 'Brasilia Nothostele', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It has long, thin, dark green leaves and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It is found in humid, shady areas, usually growing on tree trunks or branches.

Uses & Benefits

Nothostele brasiliaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothostele brasiliaensis has small, yellow flowers with red spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothostele brasiliaensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Nothostele brasiliaensis

Nothostele brasiliaensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic forest.

Species in the Nothostele 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-467636: Based on the initial data import
João Aguiar Nogueira Batista: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.N.Bat.' in the authors string.
Luciano de Bem Bianchetti (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bianch.' in the authors string.
Thiago Erir Cadete Meneguzzo (b.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meneguzzo' in the authors string.