Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheek
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 26: 230 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912868
Common Names
- Gymnosiphon marieae
- Marieae Gymnosiphon
- Mariea Gymnosiphon
Uses & Benefits
Gymnosiphon marieae is an ornamental plant that is often used as a houseplant. It is known for its long-lasting, brightly-colored flowers and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnosiphon marieae has small yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnosiphon marieae is a terrestrial orchid that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in spring or autumn, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Gymnosiphon marieae
Gymnosiphon marieae is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Gymnosiphon genus
Gymnosiphon affinis,
Gymnosiphon aphyllus,
Gymnosiphon bekensis,
Gymnosiphon brachycephalus,
Gymnosiphon breviflorus,
Gymnosiphon capitatus,
Gymnosiphon cymosus,
Gymnosiphon danguyanus,
Gymnosiphon divaricatus,
Gymnosiphon fimbriatus,
Gymnosiphon guianensis,
Gymnosiphon longistylus,
Gymnosiphon minahassae,
Gymnosiphon minutus,
Gymnosiphon neglectus,
Gymnosiphon niveus,
Gymnosiphon okamotoi,
Gymnosiphon oliganthus,
Gymnosiphon panamensis,
Gymnosiphon papuanus,
Gymnosiphon pauciflorus,
Gymnosiphon recurvatus,
Gymnosiphon refractus,
Gymnosiphon sphaerocarpus,
Gymnosiphon suaveolens,
Gymnosiphon tenellus,
Gymnosiphon usambaricus,
Gymnosiphon afro-orientalis,
Gymnosiphon marieae,
Gymnosiphon samoritoureanus,
Gymnosiphon constrictus,
Gymnosiphon aphyllum,
Gymnosiphon oliganthum,
Gymnosiphon papuanum,
Gymnosiphon pauciflorum,
Gymnosiphon urbani,
Gymnosiphon saccatus,
Gymnosiphon philippinensis,
Gymnosiphon queenslandicus,
Gymnosiphon syceorosensis,
Gymnosiphon mayottensis,
Species in the Burmanniaceae family
Afrothismia baerae,
Afrothismia foertheriana,
Afrothismia gesnerioides,
Afrothismia insignis,
Afrothismia pachyantha,
Afrothismia saingei,
Afrothismia winkleri,
Afrothismia hydra,
Afrothismia korupensis,
Afrothismia mhoroana,
Afrothismia amietii,
Afrothismia zambesiaca,
Afrothismia fungiformis,
Afrothismia pusilla,
Afrothismia kupensis,
Apteria aphylla,
Burmannia alba,
Burmannia aprica,
Burmannia australis,
Burmannia bicolor,
Burmannia bifaria,
Burmannia biflora,
Burmannia candelabrum,
Burmannia candida,
Burmannia capitata,
Burmannia championii,
Burmannia chinensis,
Burmannia cochinchinensis,
Burmannia coelestis,
Burmannia compacta,
Burmannia connata,
Burmannia cryptopetala,
Burmannia damazii,
Burmannia dasyantha,
Burmannia disticha,
Burmannia engganensis,
Burmannia filamentosa,
Burmannia flava,
Burmannia foliosa,
Burmannia geelvinkiana,
Burmannia gracilis,
Burmannia grandiflora,
Burmannia hexaptera,
Burmannia indica,
Burmannia itoana,
Burmannia jonkeri,
Burmannia juncea,
Burmannia kalbreyeri,
Burmannia larseniana,
Burmannia latialata,