Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
305992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haegens

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Blumea, Suppl. 12: 164 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305324

Common Names

  • Baccaurea purpurea
  • Purple Baccaurea
  • Baccaurea

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Description

Baccaurea purpurea (also called 'Purple', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant with a single, upright stem and a single, large, elliptic leaf at the base. The plant grows in humid forests and grasslands, and blooms in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Baccaurea purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccaurea purpurea is a small, purple, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccaurea purpurea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and full sun. It should be planted in well-draining, acidic soil and watered regularly. Fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Baccaurea purpurea

Baccaurea purpurea is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Baccaurea purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccaurea purpurea?

Baccaurea purpurea

What is the natural habitat of Baccaurea purpurea?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the size of Baccaurea purpurea?

Up to 8 cm in height

Species in the Baccaurea genus

Baccaurea airyshawii, Baccaurea angulata, Baccaurea annamensis, Baccaurea bakeri, Baccaurea bracteata, Baccaurea brevipes, Baccaurea carinata, Baccaurea celebica, Baccaurea costulata, Baccaurea courtallensis, Baccaurea dasystachya, Baccaurea deflexa, Baccaurea dolichobotrys, Baccaurea dulcis, Baccaurea edulis, Baccaurea henii, Baccaurea javanica, Baccaurea lanceolata, Baccaurea macrocarpa, Baccaurea macrophylla, Baccaurea maingayi, Baccaurea malayana, Baccaurea microcarpa, Baccaurea minor, Baccaurea mollis, Baccaurea motleyana, Baccaurea multiflora, Baccaurea nanihua, Baccaurea nesophila, Baccaurea odoratissima, Baccaurea papuana, Baccaurea parviflora, Baccaurea philippinensis, Baccaurea polyneura, Baccaurea ptychopyxis, Baccaurea pubera, Baccaurea purpurea, Baccaurea pyriformis, Baccaurea racemosa, Baccaurea ramiflora, Baccaurea reniformis, Baccaurea reticulata, Baccaurea sarawakensis, Baccaurea seemannii, Baccaurea simaloerensis, Baccaurea sumatrana, Baccaurea sylvestris, Baccaurea taitensis, Baccaurea tetrandra, Baccaurea trigonocarpa,

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

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