Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Wen, Lowry & T.H.Nguyên
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 142: 461 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341740
Common Names
- Grushvitzky's Brassaiopsis
- Grushvitzky's Tree
- Grushvitzky's Brassaiopsis Tree
Synonyms
- Grushvitzkya stellata Skvortsova & Aver. [unknown]
Description
Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi (also called Grushvitzky's brassaiopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with long, narrow leaves. It is native to Asia, and is typically found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil with partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi
Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi is native to tropical Asia.
Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi?
Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi
What type of plant is Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi?
A shrub
Where is Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Brassaiopsis genus
Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi,
Brassaiopsis aculeata,
Brassaiopsis andamanica,
Brassaiopsis angustifolia,
Brassaiopsis calcarea,
Brassaiopsis castaneifolia,
Brassaiopsis chengkangensis,
Brassaiopsis ciliata,
Brassaiopsis dumicola,
Brassaiopsis elegans,
Brassaiopsis ferruginea,
Brassaiopsis ficifolia,
Brassaiopsis glomerulata,
Brassaiopsis gracilis,
Brassaiopsis griffithii,
Brassaiopsis hainla,
Brassaiopsis hispida,
Brassaiopsis hookeri,
Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis,
Brassaiopsis magnifica,
Brassaiopsis minor,
Brassaiopsis mitis,
Brassaiopsis moumingensis,
Brassaiopsis phanrangensis,
Brassaiopsis producta,
Brassaiopsis quercifolia,
Brassaiopsis resecta,
Brassaiopsis rockii,
Brassaiopsis rufosetosa,
Brassaiopsis shweliensis,
Brassaiopsis simplex,
Brassaiopsis simplicifolia,
Brassaiopsis stellata,
Brassaiopsis sumatrana,
Brassaiopsis tibetanus,
Brassaiopsis triloba,
Brassaiopsis trilobata,
Brassaiopsis tripteris,
Brassaiopsis variabilis,
Brassaiopsis bodinieri,
Brassaiopsis ficifolioides,
Brassaiopsis gigantea,
Brassaiopsis nhatrangensis,
Brassaiopsis pseudoficifolia,
Brassaiopsis spinosissima,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia,
Aralia apioides,
Aralia armata,
Aralia atropurpurea,
Aralia bicrenata,
Aralia bipinnata,
Aralia cachemirica,
Aralia caesia,
Aralia californica,
Aralia castanopsisicola,
Aralia chinensis,
Aralia continentalis,
Aralia cordata,
Aralia dasyphylla,
Aralia dasyphylloides,
Aralia debilis,
Aralia decaisneana,
Aralia delavayi,
Aralia echinocaulis,
Aralia elata,
Aralia excelsa,
Aralia fargesii,
Aralia ferox,
Aralia finlaysoniana,
Aralia foliolosa,
Aralia frodiniana,
Aralia gigantea,
Aralia gintungensis,
Aralia glabra,
Aralia glabrifoliolata,
Aralia henryi,
Aralia hispida,
Aralia humilis,
Aralia kansuensis,
Aralia kingdon-wardii,
Aralia leschenaultii,
Aralia malabarica,
Aralia melanocarpa,
Aralia merrillii,
Aralia mexicana,
Aralia montana,
Aralia nudicaulis,
Aralia parasitica,
Aralia plumosa,
Aralia racemosa,
Aralia regeliana,
Aralia rex,
Aralia scaberula,
Aralia scopulorum,
Aralia searelliana,
References
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.