Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
drummondii
ID:
341013

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 201 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340345

Common Names

  • Aphelia Drummondii
  • Bristle Orchid
  • Bristle-tip Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Brizula drummondii Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Aphelia drummondii (also called Drummond's Aphelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has a short stem and its leaves are lanceolate and arranged in a spiral. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aphelia drummondii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aphelia drummondii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have thin, delicate stems. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphelia drummondii is a terrestrial orchid that prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by seed sowing.

Where to Find Aphelia drummondii

Aphelia drummondii is native to the United States and can be found in the Appalachian Mountains.

Aphelia drummondii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphelia drummondii?

Aphelia drummondii

What is the common name of Aphelia drummondii?

Drummond's Aphelia

What is the natural habitat of Aphelia drummondii?

It is native to the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais, Goiás, and Mato Grosso do Sul

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-220567: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.