Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
minimipes
ID:
384317

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 164 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383649

Common Names

  • Brachypeza minimipes
  • Minimipes Brachypeza
  • Brachypeza

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Synonyms

  • Sarcochilus minimipca J.J.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Brachypeza minimipes (also called Mini-footed Brachypeza, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brachypeza minimipes is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachypeza minimipes has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachypeza minimipes is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Division is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Simply dig up the clump and divide it into smaller clumps. Plant the divisions in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Brachypeza minimipes

Brachypeza minimipes can be found in tropical and subtropical wetlands in Southeast Asia.

Brachypeza minimipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachypeza minimipes?

Brachypeza minimipes

What is the common name of Brachypeza minimipes?

Small-footed grasshopper

Where is Brachypeza minimipes found?

Brachypeza minimipes is found in tropical Africa

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-23875: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.