Brassavola gillettei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gillettei
ID:
401623
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.G.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 41: 17 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400955
Common Names
- Brassavola Gillettei
- Gillette's Brassavola
- Gillette's Lady of the Night
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brassavola gillettei (also called Gillette's brassavola, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 m tall. It has lanceolate leaves and white flowers with purple veins. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Brassavola gillettei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassavola gillettei has white, fragrant flowers with yellow throats and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brassavola gillettei is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and should be watered regularly. The soil should be well-draining and should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Brassavola gillettei
Brassavola gillettei is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Brassavola gillettei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassavola gillettei?
Brassavola gillettei
What is the common name of Brassavola gillettei?
Gillette's Brassavola
What is the natural habitat of Brassavola gillettei?
Brassavola gillettei is native to Mexico and Central America.
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-24200: Based on the initial data import
Henry G. Jones (1939-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.G.Jones' in the authors string.