Greigia acebeyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acebeyi
ID:
913522
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Will, T.Krömer, M.Kessler, Karger & H.Luther
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 30: 92 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912857
Common Names
- Greigia acebeyi
- Acebeyi Greigia
- Acebey Greigia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Greigia acebeyi (also called Acebey's Greigia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the tropical forests of South America. It has long, thin stems and small, bright green leaves. The flowers are small and yellow-green in color, and the fruits are small, three-sided capsules. It grows in humid, tropical forests and is often found on the branches of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Greigia acebeyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Greigia acebeyi has a small, white flower with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and narrow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Greigia acebeyi is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Greigia acebeyi
Greigia acebeyi is native to the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in South America.
Species in the Greigia genus
Greigia alborosea, Greigia aristeguietae, Greigia atrobrunnea, Greigia atrocastanea, Greigia berteroi, Greigia cochabambae, Greigia collina, Greigia columbiana, Greigia danielii, Greigia exserta, Greigia kessleri, Greigia landbeckii, Greigia leymebambana, Greigia macbrideana, Greigia mulfordii, Greigia nubigena, Greigia oaxacana, Greigia ocellata, Greigia pearcei, Greigia racinae, Greigia raporum, Greigia rohwederi, Greigia sanctae-martae, Greigia sodiroana, Greigia sphacelata, Greigia stenolepis, Greigia steyermarkii, Greigia sylvicola, Greigia tillettii, Greigia van-hyningii, Greigia vilcabambae, Greigia vulcanica, Greigia acebeyi, Greigia marioi, Greigia membranacea, Greigia vanhyningii,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
Michael Kessler (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kessler' in the authors string.
Thorsten Krömer (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Krömer' in the authors string.
Harry E. Luther (1952-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Luther' in the authors string.
Bettina Will: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Will' in the authors string.
Dirk N. Karger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karger' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77102336-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].