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
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.
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,