Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brevilabia
ID:
256174

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) Dressler & N.H.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 39: 324 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255506



Common Names

  • Oliveriana Brevilabia
  • Short-Lipped Oliveriana
  • Short-Lipped Oliver's Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Odontoglossum brevilabium C.Schweinf. [unknown]

Description

Oliveriana brevilabia (also called Short-lipped Oliveriana, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Ecuador. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the highlands of the Andes Mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Oliveriana brevilabia is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful, bright orange flower that blooms in the spring and summer months. The plant is also known to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oliveriana brevilabia has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oliveriana brevilabia is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seeds.

Where to Find Oliveriana brevilabia

Oliveriana brevilabia is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Oliveriana brevilabia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oliveriana brevilabia?

Oliveriana brevilabia

What is the common name of Oliveriana brevilabia?

Short-lipped Oliveriana

What is the natural habitat of Oliveriana brevilabia?

Dry grasslands and scrubland

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-138965: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.