Bamiania pachycorma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachycorma
ID:
559636
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rech.f.) Lincz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 56: 1635 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558968
Common Names
- Bamiania pachycorma
- Thick-stemmed Bamiania
- Thick-stemmed Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bamiania pachycorma (also called 'Thick-Stemmed Orchid', among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid species with a single, thick, wiry stem and several small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Bamiania pachycorma is used for its medicinal properties and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Bamiania pachycorma is white and tubular with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin and have a white root.
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Bamiania pachycorma can be propagated by seed or by division. It should be grown in a well-draining soil in partial to full shade. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Bamiania pachycorma
Bamiania pachycorma can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Bamiania pachycorma FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Bamiania pachycorma?
Bamiania pachycorma prefers temperatures between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of soil is best for Bamiania pachycorma?
Bamiania pachycorma prefers a well-draining, chunky soil mix with plenty of organic material.
How much light does Bamiania pachycorma need?
Bamiania pachycorma needs bright, indirect light.
Species in the Bamiania genus
Species in the Plumbaginaceae family
Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2668380: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Igor Linchevski (1908-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lincz.' in the authors string.