Grangeria porosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porosa
ID:
833828
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boivin ex Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 8: 200 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833163
Common Names
- Grangeria Porosa
- Porosa
- Grangeria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grangeria porosa (also called Porosa 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
Grangeria porosa 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 Grangeria porosa 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
Grangeria porosa 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 Grangeria porosa
Grangeria porosa can be found in tropical rainforests in South and Central America.
Grangeria porosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grangeria porosa?
Grangeria porosa
What is the common name of Grangeria porosa?
Porous grass
Where is Grangeria porosa native to?
Australia
Species in the Grangeria genus
Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family
Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-370344: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.