Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
peitawuensis
ID:
917835

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.P.Lin & W.M.Lin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 54: 323 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917170

Common Names

  • Brachycorythis peitawuensis
  • Peitawuensis Brachycorythis
  • Peitawuensis Brachycorythis

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Description

Brachycorythis peitawuensis (also called Peitawu Brachycorythis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the Peitawu region of Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is an evergreen perennial with small white or pink flowers, and its leaves are usually variegated with green, yellow, or white.

Uses & Benefits

Brachycorythis peitawuensis is used for its ornamental value in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachycorythis peitawuensis is small and white in colour. Its seed is small and round in shape. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachycorythis peitawuensis is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining, loose potting mix that is high in organic matter. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Brachycorythis peitawuensis

Brachycorythis peitawuensis is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Brachycorythis genus

Brachycorythis acuta, Brachycorythis angolensis, Brachycorythis basifoliata, Brachycorythis buchananii, Brachycorythis congoensis, Brachycorythis conica, Brachycorythis disoides, Brachycorythis friesii, Brachycorythis galeandra, Brachycorythis helferi, Brachycorythis henryi, Brachycorythis iantha, Brachycorythis inhambanensis, Brachycorythis kalbreyeri, Brachycorythis laotica, Brachycorythis lastii, Brachycorythis macowaniana, Brachycorythis macrantha, Brachycorythis mixta, Brachycorythis obcordata, Brachycorythis ovata, Brachycorythis paucifolia, Brachycorythis pilosa, Brachycorythis pleistophylla, Brachycorythis pubescens, Brachycorythis pumilio, Brachycorythis rhodostachys, Brachycorythis sceptrum, Brachycorythis splendida, Brachycorythis tanganyikensis, Brachycorythis tenuior, Brachycorythis thorelii, Brachycorythis velutina, Brachycorythis wightii, Brachycorythis neglecta, Brachycorythis peitawuensis, Brachycorythis youngii,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462494: Based on the initial data import
Tsan Piao Lin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Lin' in the authors string.
Wei Min Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.M.Lin' in the authors string.