Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rubyi
ID:
408306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Braga

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 8: 371 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407638

Common Names

  • Brassocattleya rubyi
  • Rubyi Brassocattleya
  • Brassocattleya

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Description

Brassocattleya rubyi (also called 'Ruby's Brassocattleya', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to tropical South America, typically found in moist, shady habitats. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Brassocattleya rubyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassocattleya rubyi has large, white, fragrant flowers with pink centers that bloom in the spring. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassocattleya rubyi is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Brassocattleya rubyi

Brassocattleya rubyi can be found in the rainforests of Costa Rica and Panama.

Brassocattleya rubyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassocattleya rubyi?

Brassocattleya rubyi

What is the common name of Brassocattleya rubyi?

Brassocattleya

What is the natural habitat of Brassocattleya rubyi?

Tropical rainforests

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,