Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
disoides
ID:
380221

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Orchid. Gen. Sp. : 543 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379553

Common Names

  • Brachycorythis disoides
  • Disoides brachycorythis
  • Brachycorythis

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Synonyms

  • Gyaladenia disoides (Ridl.) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Diplacorchis disoides Schltr. [unknown]
  • Habenaria disoides Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Brachycorythis disoides (also called Disoid Brachycorythis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a small, erect herb with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Brachycorythis disoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachycorythis disoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachycorythis disoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate waterlogging. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Brachycorythis disoides

Brachycorythis disoides is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist soils in meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Brachycorythis disoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachycorythis disoides?

Brachycorythis disoides

What is the common name of Brachycorythis disoides?

Discoid Brachycorythis

Where is Brachycorythis disoides native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Brachycorythis genus

Brachycorythis acuta, Brachycorythis angolensis, Brachycorythis basifoliata, Brachycorythis buchananii, Brachycorythis congoensis, Brachycorythis conica, Brachycorythis disoides, Brachycorythis friesii, Brachycorythis galeandra, Brachycorythis helferi, Brachycorythis henryi, Brachycorythis iantha, Brachycorythis inhambanensis, Brachycorythis kalbreyeri, Brachycorythis laotica, Brachycorythis lastii, Brachycorythis macowaniana, Brachycorythis macrantha, Brachycorythis mixta, Brachycorythis obcordata, Brachycorythis ovata, Brachycorythis paucifolia, Brachycorythis pilosa, Brachycorythis pleistophylla, Brachycorythis pubescens, Brachycorythis pumilio, Brachycorythis rhodostachys, Brachycorythis sceptrum, Brachycorythis splendida, Brachycorythis tanganyikensis, Brachycorythis tenuior, Brachycorythis thorelii, Brachycorythis velutina, Brachycorythis wightii, Brachycorythis neglecta, Brachycorythis peitawuensis, Brachycorythis youngii,

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,

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