Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
brachiatus
ID:
934015

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 7: 137 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933353

Common Names

  • Cryptopus brachiatus
  • Brachiatus Cryptopus
  • Brachiatus Moss

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Description

Cryptopus brachiatus (also called Branched Cryptopus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in dry forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 5 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptopus brachiatus is a plant that is often used in landscaping and gardening. It is known for its ability to tolerate dry conditions and its ability to attract butterflies. It can also be used to create a natural habitat for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptopus brachiatus has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptopus brachiatus is an evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by division or seeds.

Where to Find Cryptopus brachiatus

Cryptopus brachiatus is native to South 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,