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Brassavola Little Stars

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Epiphyte
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form It is an epiphytic orchid with a clumping growth form.
Taxonomy It is a cross hybrid between Brassavola nodosa and Brassavola subulifolia.
Etymology The genus Brassavola was named after Italian naturalist and physician, Antonio Musa Brassavola.

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) (Night)
Landscape Uses Small Gardens

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water, Occasional Misting

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) White

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Master ID 32695
Species ID 7107
Flora Disclaimer The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.
Species record last updated on: 20 April 2020.
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