Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
putumayensis
ID:
442932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 4: 342 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442264

Common Names

  • Brunellia Putumayensis
  • Putumayo Brunellia
  • Putumayo Star Grass

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Description

Brunellia putumayensis (also called Putumayo Brunellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brunelliaceae family. It is native to Colombia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia putumayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brunellia putumayensis has white to pink flowers, small seeds and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia putumayensis is an epiphytic shrub native to Colombia. It is best grown in a potting mix of equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and sand. It prefers a bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by cuttings.

Where to Find Brunellia putumayensis

Brunellia putumayensis can be found in Colombia.

Brunellia putumayensis FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Brunellia putumayensis?

Brunellia putumayensis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light for Brunellia putumayensis?

Brunellia putumayensis prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Brunellia putumayensis?

Brunellia putumayensis prefers high humidity, between 50-80%.

Species in the Brunellia genus

Brunellia acostae, Brunellia acutangula, Brunellia amayensis, Brunellia boliviana, Brunellia boqueronensis, Brunellia briquetii, Brunellia brunnea, Brunellia cayambensis, Brunellia comocladifolia, Brunellia costaricensis, Brunellia cutervensis, Brunellia cuzcoensis, Brunellia dichapetaloides, Brunellia dulcis, Brunellia ecuadoriensis, Brunellia elliptica, Brunellia farallonensis, Brunellia foreroi, Brunellia glabra, Brunellia goudotii, Brunellia hexasepala, Brunellia hygrothermica, Brunellia inermis, Brunellia integrifolia, Brunellia latifolia, Brunellia littlei, Brunellia macrophylla, Brunellia mexicana, Brunellia morii, Brunellia neblinensis, Brunellia occidentalis, Brunellia oliveri, Brunellia ovalifolia, Brunellia pallida, Brunellia pauciflora, Brunellia penderiscana, Brunellia pitayensis, Brunellia propinqua, Brunellia putumayensis, Brunellia racemifera, Brunellia rhoides, Brunellia rufa, Brunellia sibundoya, Brunellia standleyana, Brunellia stenoptera, Brunellia stuebelii, Brunellia subsessilis, Brunellia tomentosa, Brunellia trianae, Brunellia trigyna,

Species in the Brunelliaceae family

Brunellia acostae, Brunellia acutangula, Brunellia amayensis, Brunellia boliviana, Brunellia boqueronensis, Brunellia briquetii, Brunellia brunnea, Brunellia cayambensis, Brunellia comocladifolia, Brunellia costaricensis, Brunellia cutervensis, Brunellia cuzcoensis, Brunellia dichapetaloides, Brunellia dulcis, Brunellia ecuadoriensis, Brunellia elliptica, Brunellia farallonensis, Brunellia foreroi, Brunellia glabra, Brunellia goudotii, Brunellia hexasepala, Brunellia hygrothermica, Brunellia inermis, Brunellia integrifolia, Brunellia latifolia, Brunellia littlei, Brunellia macrophylla, Brunellia mexicana, Brunellia morii, Brunellia neblinensis, Brunellia occidentalis, Brunellia oliveri, Brunellia ovalifolia, Brunellia pallida, Brunellia pauciflora, Brunellia penderiscana, Brunellia pitayensis, Brunellia propinqua, Brunellia putumayensis, Brunellia racemifera, Brunellia rhoides, Brunellia rufa, Brunellia sibundoya, Brunellia standleyana, Brunellia stenoptera, Brunellia stuebelii, Brunellia subsessilis, Brunellia tomentosa, Brunellia trianae, Brunellia trigyna,

References

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37496-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.