Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
quercifolia
ID:
399306

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Hoo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin., Addit. 1: 152 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398638

Common Names

  • Brassaiopsis quercifolia
  • Quercifolia Brassaiopsis
  • Quercifolia Orchid

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Description

Brassaiopsis quercifolia (also called oak-leaved brassaiopsis, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brassaiopsis quercifolia is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is often used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brassaiopsis quercifolia is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single stem and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassaiopsis quercifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist medium. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Brassaiopsis quercifolia

Brassaiopsis quercifolia is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Brassaiopsis quercifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassaiopsis quercifolia?

Brassaiopsis quercifolia

What is the common name of Brassaiopsis quercifolia?

Oakleaf Brassaiopsis

What type of habitat does Brassaiopsis quercifolia prefer?

It prefers moist, shady areas with acidic soil.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24152: Based on the initial data import
Gin Hoo (1912-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Hoo' in the authors string.