Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steyerm.) Delprete
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 48: 43 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320303
Common Names
- Bathysa perijaensis
- Perija Star-jasmine
- Perija Jasmine
Synonyms
- Chimarrhis perijaensis Steyerm. [valid]
Description
Bathysa perijaensis (also called Perija Bathysa, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It has a single, thin, upright stem with a few leaves and a single flower. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often near streams or in wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bathysa perijaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant is known to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bathysa perijaensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bathysa perijaensis is an epiphytic orchid found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two leaves and a few roots. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium such as bark chips, moss, or a combination of both. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Bathysa perijaensis
Bathysa perijaensis is found in tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Bathysa perijaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bathysa perijaensis?
Bathysa perijaensis
What is the family of Bathysa perijaensis?
Orchidaceae
Where is Bathysa perijaensis found?
It is found in the tropical forests of South America.
Species in the Bathysa genus
Bathysa australis,
Bathysa bathysoides,
Bathysa gymnocarpa,
Bathysa mendoncae,
Bathysa multiflora,
Bathysa nicholsonii,
Bathysa perijaensis,
Bathysa pittieri,
Bathysa stipulata,
Bathysa sylvestrae,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,