Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brachybotrya
ID:
328615

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) W.Kittr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 30: 98 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327947



Common Names

  • Trichotosia brachybotrya
  • Brachybotrya Trichotosia
  • Brachybotrya Star-vine


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Synonyms

  • Eria brachybotrya Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Trichotosia brachybotrya (also called the Brachybotrya Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid, with a short stem and long, thin roots. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white, with a yellowish-green lip. It grows in humid tropical forests, often in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Trichotosia brachybotrya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichotosia brachybotrya is a yellow, tubular shaped flower with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichotosia brachybotrya is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Trichotosia brachybotrya

Trichotosia brachybotrya can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, India, and Sri Lanka.

Trichotosia brachybotrya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichotosia brachybotrya?

Trichotosia brachybotrya

What is the family of Trichotosia brachybotrya?

Rubiaceae

What is the habitat of Trichotosia brachybotrya?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Trichotosia genus

Trichotosia annulata, Trichotosia aporina, Trichotosia atroferruginea, Trichotosia aurea, Trichotosia barbarossa, Trichotosia brachiata, Trichotosia brachybotrya, Trichotosia bracteata, Trichotosia breviflora, Trichotosia brevipedunculata, Trichotosia brevirachis, Trichotosia buruensis, Trichotosia calvescens, Trichotosia canaliculata, Trichotosia collina, Trichotosia conifera, Trichotosia dalatensis, Trichotosia dasyphylla, Trichotosia ferox, Trichotosia flexuosa, Trichotosia fractiflexa, Trichotosia fusca, Trichotosia gautierensis, Trichotosia gjellerupii, Trichotosia glabrifolia, Trichotosia gowana, Trichotosia gracilis, Trichotosia hapalostachya, Trichotosia hispidissima, Trichotosia hypophaea, Trichotosia indragiriensis, Trichotosia integra, Trichotosia iodantha, Trichotosia jejuna, Trichotosia katherinae, Trichotosia klabatensis, Trichotosia lacinulata, Trichotosia latifolia, Trichotosia latifrons, Trichotosia lawiensis, Trichotosia longissima, Trichotosia malleimentum, Trichotosia microphylla, Trichotosia mollicaulis, Trichotosia molliflora, Trichotosia mollis, Trichotosia odoardoi, Trichotosia oreodoxa, Trichotosia paludosa, Trichotosia pauciflora,

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-208515: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Walter Kittredge (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Kittr.' in the authors string.