Gunillaea emirnensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emirnensis
ID:
833839
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.DC.) Thulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 127: 166 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833174
Common Names
- Gunillaea Emirnensis
- Emirnensis
- Gunillaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gunillaea emirnensis (also called Emirnensis Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species endemic to the tropical rainforest of South America. It has long, thin, pale green leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It is found in humid, shady areas in the lowland rainforest and grows on trees and other plants.
Uses & Benefits
Gunillaea emirnensis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used to make furniture and paper products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gunillaea emirnensis are white and tubular, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are long and thin with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gunillaea emirnensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist sand or a soil-less medium. The plants should be grown in full sun in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Gunillaea emirnensis
Gunillaea emirnensis can be found in tropical rainforests in South and Central America.
Gunillaea emirnensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gunillaea emirnensis?
Gunillaea emirnensis
What is the common name of Gunillaea emirnensis?
Emirnensis gunillaea
Where is Gunillaea emirnensis native to?
New Guinea
Species in the Gunillaea genus
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-370357: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.