Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
burkii
ID:
1324073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Porter) P.J.Alexander & Windham

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 203 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336527


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Description

Borodinia burkii (also called Burki's Borodinia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 2000–2500 meters. It has an erect stem, up to 25 cm tall, with two to three leaves. The flowers are yellowish-green with brown stripes, up to 2 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Borodinia burkii is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Borodinia burkii has yellow flowers with purple anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Borodinia burkii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Borodinia burkii

Borodinia burkii is native to the United States and can be found in the states of California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Borodinia burkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borodinia burkii?

Borodinia burkii

What type of plant is Borodinia burkii?

It is a shrub

Where is Borodinia burkii found?

It is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Thomas Conrad Porter (1822-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Porter' in the authors string.
Michael D. Windham (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Windham' in the authors string.
Patrick J. Alexander (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Alexander' in the authors string.