Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 10: 734 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232454
Common Names
- Macradenia Brassavolae
- Brassavola's Macradenia
- Brassavolae Macradenia
Description
Macradenia brassavolae (also called Brassavola Macradenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in lowland tropical rainforest, in seasonally flooded areas, and in wet savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Macradenia brassavolae is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macradenia brassavolae is a white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macradenia brassavolae is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers bright indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Macradenia brassavolae
Macradenia brassavolae is native to the tropical forests of South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Macradenia brassavolae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macradenia brassavolae?
Macradenia brassavolae
What is the common name of Macradenia brassavolae?
Brassavola's Macradenia
What type of plant is Macradenia brassavolae?
Epiphytic orchid
Species in the Macradenia genus
Macradenia amazonica,
Macradenia brassavolae,
Macradenia delicatula,
Macradenia loxoglottis,
Macradenia lutescens,
Macradenia multiflora,
Macradenia paraensis,
Macradenia paulensis,
Macradenia regnellii,
Macradenia rubescens,
Macradenia tridentata,
Macradenia grandiflora,
Macradenia purpureorostrata,
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,