Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
germinyana
ID:
1412094

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Carrière) Aguirre-Santoro

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 303: 626 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424559



Common Names

  • Germinyana Ronnbergia
  • Germinyana Orchid
  • Germinyana Star Orchid


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Description

Ronnbergia germinyana (also called Germinyana Ronnbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a single, leafless stem with small, yellow flowers. It grows in humid forests, often on the branches of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Ronnbergia germinyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ronnbergia germinyana is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ronnbergia germinyana is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy, and place the plant in a warm, sunny location. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Ronnbergia germinyana

Ronnbergia germinyana can be found in Peru.

Ronnbergia germinyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ronnbergia germinyana?

Ronnbergia germinyana

What is the family of Ronnbergia germinyana?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Ronnbergia germinyana?

Germiny's Ronnbergia

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

Élie-Abel Carrière (1818-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carrière' in the authors string.
Julián Aguirre-Santoro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aguirre-Santoro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165540-1: 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].