Brassavola gardneri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gardneri
ID:
401498
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 3(5): 263. 1901 [15 May 1901]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400830
Common Names
- Brassavola gardneri
- Gardneri Brassavola
- Brassavola Gardneri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brassavola gardneri (also called Gardner's Brassavola, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry, tropical forests, at altitudes of 0–1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Brassavola gardneri is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassavola gardneri has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually dark green with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brassavola gardneri, commonly known as the 'Gardner's Brassavola', is a species of evergreen orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is an upright, evergreen orchid with glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of white or yellow flowers in late spring. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and is hardy to USDA zones 10-12. Propagation is by division or seed.
Where to Find Brassavola gardneri
Brassavola gardneri can be found in the mountains of western China, in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.
Brassavola gardneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassavola gardneri?
Brassavola gardneri
What is the common name of Brassavola gardneri?
Gardner's Brassavola
What is the natural habitat of Brassavola gardneri?
Tropical rainforests of Brazil
Species in the Brassavola genus
Brassavola acaulis, Brassavola angustata, Brassavola appendiculata, Brassavola ceboletta, Brassavola cucullata, Brassavola fasciculata, Brassavola filifolia, Brassavola flagellaris, Brassavola gardneri, Brassavola gillettei, Brassavola grandiflora, Brassavola harrisii, Brassavola martiana, Brassavola nodosa, Brassavola perrinii, Brassavola reginae, Brassavola retusa, Brassavola revoluta, Brassavola rhomboglossa, Brassavola subulifolia, Brassavola tuberculata, Brassavola venosa, Brassavola cebolleta, Brassavola xerophylla, Brassavola pitengoensis,
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-24198: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.