Ballota velerea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maire, Weiller & Wilczek
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 26: 121 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315968
Common Names
- Ballota velerea
- Velerea Ballota
- Ballota Velere
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ballota velerea (also called 'Velerea Ballota' and 'Velerea', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a slender stem, reaching a height of about 10 cm. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in wet montane forests. It grows on trees, rocks and other surfaces.
Uses & Benefits
Ballota velerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ballota velerea is small, white and tubular. The seed is tiny and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ballota velerea is a small, terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination.
Where to Find Ballota velerea
Ballota velerea can be found in the Mediterranean region, parts of Asia, and parts of Africa.
Ballota velerea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ballota velerea?
Ballota velerea
What is the common name of Ballota velerea?
Unknown
Where is Ballota velerea found?
Colombia
Species in the Ballota genus
Ballota acetabulosa, Ballota africana, Ballota andreuzziana, Ballota antilibanotica, Ballota bullata, Ballota cristata, Ballota glandulosissima, Ballota grisea, Ballota hirsuta, Ballota hispanica, Ballota kaiseri, Ballota larendana, Ballota luteola, Ballota macedonica, Ballota macrodonta, Ballota nigra, Ballota philistaea, Ballota platyloma, Ballota pseudodictamnus, Ballota rotundifolia, Ballota saxatilis, Ballota sechmenii, Ballota undulata, Ballota velerea, Ballota adenophora, Ballota byblensis, Ballota antalyensis,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Ernst Wilczek (1867-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilczek' in the authors string.
Marc Weiller (1880-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weiller' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:445016-1: Based on the initial data import