Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lem.) G.C.Kenn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 43: 210 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248324
Common Names
- Ant Plant
- Ant Tree
- Myrmecophila brysiana
Synonyms
- Schomburgkia brysiana Lem. [unknown]
Description
Myrmecophila brysiana (also called Brys' Myrmecophila, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic plants native to Southeast Asia and Australia. It is a small tree or shrub with succulent leaves and stems. It grows in tropical rainforests, often in the canopy, and is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and northern Australia.
Uses & Benefits
Myrmecophila brysiana is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and large, fragrant flowers. It can be used as a groundcover or in hanging baskets, and its flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myrmecophila brysiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrmecophila brysiana is a slow-growing epiphytic plant that is best suited to warm, humid climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining soil mixture. Propagation is done by stem cuttings, which should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they begin to root.
Where to Find Myrmecophila brysiana
Myrmecophila brysiana can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Myrmecophila brysiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrmecophila brysiana?
Myrmecophila brysiana
What type of plant is Myrmecophila brysiana?
Epiphytic orchid
Where is Myrmecophila brysiana native to?
Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines
Species in the Myrmecophila genus
Myrmecophila brysiana,
Myrmecophila christinae,
Myrmecophila exaltata,
Myrmecophila galeottiana,
Myrmecophila grandiflora,
Myrmecophila humboldtii,
Myrmecophila laguna-guerrerae,
Myrmecophila thomsoniana,
Myrmecophila tibicinis,
Myrmecophila wendlandii,
Myrmecophila parkinsoniana,
Myrmecophila rechingeriana,
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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,
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Acanthophippium mantinianum,
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Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,