Brassavola pitengoensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pitengoensis
ID:
1333860
Status:
valid
Authors:
Campacci
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Colet. Orquídeas Brasil. 12: 466 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346314
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Brassavola pitengoensis (also called Pitengo Brassavola, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit and can reach up to 10 cm in height. The flowers are white with purple stripes and a yellowish-green lip. It is found in humid forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Brassavola pitengoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassavola pitengoensis has small, white flowers with yellow-green stripes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Brassavola pitengoensis is best done from seed. The seed should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight. Propagation can also be done through division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Brassavola pitengoensis
Brassavola pitengoensis is native to Brazil.
Brassavola pitengoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassavola pitengoensis?
Brassavola pitengoensis
What is the common name of Brassavola pitengoensis?
Pitengo brassavola
Where does Brassavola pitengoensis grow?
It is native to the island of Hispaniola, in the Caribbean
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
Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157126-1: Based on the initial data import