Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiron & N.Sanson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 10: 156 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918653
Common Names
- Pabstiella brachystele
- Brachystele's Pabstiella
- Pabstiella
Description
Pabstiella brachystele (also called Short-stalked Pabstiella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pabstiella brachystele is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pabstiella brachystele is white or yellowish-white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pabstiella brachystele is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken in early spring or late summer and planted in a sterile, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist. Germination can take up to several months.
Where to Find Pabstiella brachystele
Pabstiella brachystele can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Pabstiella genus
Pabstiella mirabilis,
Pabstiella aryter,
Pabstiella determannii,
Pabstiella syringodes,
Pabstiella tripterantha,
Pabstiella yauaperyensis,
Pabstiella parvifolia,
Pabstiella wacketii,
Pabstiella verboonenii,
Pabstiella versicolor,
Pabstiella aveniformis,
Pabstiella arcuata,
Pabstiella alligatorifera,
Pabstiella calcarata,
Pabstiella crassicaulis,
Pabstiella cordilabia,
Pabstiella conspersa,
Pabstiella castellensis,
Pabstiella carrisii,
Pabstiella carinifera,
Pabstiella bradei,
Pabstiella bacillaris,
Pabstiella campestris,
Pabstiella truncicola,
Pabstiella uniflora,
Pabstiella vellozoana,
Pabstiella pellifeloidis,
Pabstiella piraquarensis,
Pabstiella leucopyramis,
Pabstiella lineolata,
Pabstiella gracilicaulis,
Pabstiella curti-bradei,
Pabstiella fasciata,
Pabstiella fluminensis,
Pabstiella elegantula,
Pabstiella ephemera,
Pabstiella lingua,
Pabstiella matinhensis,
Pabstiella miragliae,
Pabstiella ghillanyi,
Pabstiella garayi,
Pabstiella miniato-lineolata,
Pabstiella pleurothalloides,
Pabstiella sordida,
Pabstiella sarcopetala,
Pabstiella ruschii,
Pabstiella robertoi,
Pabstiella quadridentata,
Pabstiella pristeoglossa,
Pabstiella rubrolineata,
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
Nelson Sanson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Sanson' in the authors string.