Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
brachycarpa
ID:
278233

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Boiteau

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 10: 289 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000277565

Common Names

  • Brachycarpa Artia
  • Brachycarpa Orchid
  • Brachycarpa Fairy Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Parsonsia brachycarpa Baill. [unknown]
  • Marsdenia brachycarpa (Baill.) Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Artia brachycarpa (also called Short-fruited Artia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in cloud forests at elevations of 1000–3000 meters. It has large, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Artia brachycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Artia brachycarpa var. brachycarpa
Artia brachycarpa var. coriacea (Guillaumin) Boiteau
Artia brachycarpa var. lanceolata (Guillaumin) Boiteau

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artia brachycarpa is small, white and has a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artia brachycarpa is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. The seed should be sown on a mix of peat and perlite and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Artia brachycarpa

Artia brachycarpa is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Artia brachycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artia brachycarpa?

Artia brachycarpa

What is the natural habitat of Artia brachycarpa?

It is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

What is the blooming season of Artia brachycarpa?

It blooms in the spring and summer.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-16014: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Pierre Boiteau (1911-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiteau' in the authors string.