Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
canadensis
ID:
1324074

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.J.Alexander & Windham

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 203 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336528


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Description

Borodinia canadensis (also called Canadian Borodinia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Canada and the United States. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000–3000 meters. It has an erect stem, up to 40 cm tall, with two to three leaves. The flowers are yellowish-green with brown stripes, up to 4 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Borodinia canadensis is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Borodinia canadensis has yellow flowers with purple anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Borodinia canadensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Borodinia canadensis

Borodinia canadensis is native to Canada and can be found in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.

Borodinia canadensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borodinia canadensis?

Borodinia canadensis

What is the common name of Borodinia canadensis?

Canadian Borodinia

What is the natural habitat of Borodinia canadensis?

Grasslands

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Michael D. Windham (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Windham' in the authors string.
Patrick J. Alexander (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Alexander' in the authors string.