Details of Genus: Brassia R.Br. (1813)
ID: 1440
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# spp.: 69 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Orchidaceae
Family ja: ラン
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Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 11 Feb 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: S. Florida, Mexico to Tropical America
Description en: Genus of about 50 species of evergreen, epiphytic orchids, found at altitudes of 750-1,600m (2,500-5,200ft) in tropical regions of North, Central, and South America. They have horizontal to upright rhizomes and compressed, ovoid-spherical to cylindrical pseudo-bulbs, each with 1-3 strap-shaped to oblong-lance-shaped leaves. Racemes of up to 12 spider-like, fragrant, long-petalled, yellow to green flowers are borne laterally from the pseudobulb bases from spring to early summer.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Divide when the plant fills the pot and "flows" over the sides, or pot up backbulbs separately.
Pests en: Vulnerable to red spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs.
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Comment ja: ブラッシア
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | 69 | Show | |
| PB2 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show |