Prosthechea barbozae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbozae
ID:
502987
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pupulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 25: 20 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502319
Common Names
- Barbozae Prosthechea
- Barbozae-berry
- Barbozae-thorn
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prosthechea barbozae (also called Prosthechea barbozae, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Prosthechea barbozae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prosthechea barbozae is yellow in color, with a long corolla tube and 5 petals. The seed is small and round, with a black or dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prosthechea barbozae is a tropical orchid native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic plant that grows in bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. The plants should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Prosthechea barbozae
Prosthechea barbozae can be found in the Caribbean and Central America.
Prosthechea barbozae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prosthechea barbozae?
Prosthechea barbozae
What type of plant is Prosthechea barbozae?
It is an epiphytic orchid
Where is Prosthechea barbozae found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Prosthechea genus
Prosthechea abbreviata, Prosthechea aemula, Prosthechea alagoensis, Prosthechea allemanii, Prosthechea allemanoides, Prosthechea aloisii, Prosthechea baculus, Prosthechea bennettii, Prosthechea bicamerata, Prosthechea boothiana, Prosthechea brachiata, Prosthechea brachychila, Prosthechea brassavolae, Prosthechea bulbosa, Prosthechea caetensis, Prosthechea calamaria, Prosthechea campos-portoi, Prosthechea campylostalix, Prosthechea carrii, Prosthechea chacaoensis, Prosthechea chimborazoensis, Prosthechea chondylobulbon, Prosthechea christyana, Prosthechea citrina, Prosthechea cochleata, Prosthechea concolor, Prosthechea cretacea, Prosthechea faresiana, Prosthechea fausta, Prosthechea favoris, Prosthechea fortunae, Prosthechea fragrans, Prosthechea garciana, Prosthechea ghiesbreghtiana, Prosthechea gilbertoi, Prosthechea glauca, Prosthechea glumacea, Prosthechea grammatoglossa, Prosthechea greenwoodiana, Prosthechea hajekii, Prosthechea hartwegii, Prosthechea hastata, Prosthechea ionocentra, Prosthechea ionophlebia, Prosthechea jauana, Prosthechea kautskyi, Prosthechea lambda, Prosthechea lindenii, Prosthechea livida, Prosthechea magnispatha,
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-259681: Based on the initial data import
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.