Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 57: 256 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334095
Common Names
- Agrostophyllum Galeandrae
- Galeandrae Agrostophyllum
- Galeandrae
Description
Agrostophyllum galeandrae (also called Galeandra's Agrostophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Taiwan. It is found in moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostophyllum galeandrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrostophyllum galeandrae has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agrostophyllum galeandrae is an epiphytic orchid native to New Guinea. It is best grown in a medium that is composed of sphagnum moss and tree fern fibers. The medium should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be grown in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs.
Where to Find Agrostophyllum galeandrae
Agrostophyllum galeandrae is native to Indonesia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Agrostophyllum galeandrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostophyllum galeandrae?
Agrostophyllum galeandrae
What is the family of Agrostophyllum galeandrae?
Orchidaceae
What is the natural habitat of Agrostophyllum galeandrae?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Agrostophyllum genus
Agrostophyllum grubbianum,
Agrostophyllum cyatheicola,
Agrostophyllum militare,
Agrostophyllum milneanum,
Agrostophyllum nidus-avis,
Agrostophyllum subacuminatum,
Agrostophyllum triquetrum,
Agrostophyllum kairoanum,
Agrostophyllum daymanense,
Agrostophyllum crassilabium,
Agrostophyllum beleense,
Agrostophyllum atrobrunneum,
Agrostophyllum habbemense,
Agrostophyllum acutum,
Agrostophyllum amboinense,
Agrostophyllum appendiculoides,
Agrostophyllum aristatum,
Agrostophyllum atrovirens,
Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum,
Agrostophyllum bimaculatum,
Agrostophyllum brachiatum,
Agrostophyllum brevipes,
Agrostophyllum callosum,
Agrostophyllum compressum,
Agrostophyllum crassicaule,
Agrostophyllum curvilabre,
Agrostophyllum curvum,
Agrostophyllum cyathiforme,
Agrostophyllum cycloglossum,
Agrostophyllum cyclopense,
Agrostophyllum dischorense,
Agrostophyllum djararatense,
Agrostophyllum dolychophyllum,
Agrostophyllum earinoides,
Agrostophyllum elatum,
Agrostophyllum elmeri,
Agrostophyllum elongatum,
Agrostophyllum fibrosum,
Agrostophyllum flavidum,
Agrostophyllum formosanum,
Agrostophyllum fragrans,
Agrostophyllum globiceps,
Agrostophyllum globigerum,
Agrostophyllum glumaceum,
Agrostophyllum graminifolium,
Agrostophyllum grandiflorum,
Agrostophyllum inocephalum,
Agrostophyllum javanicum,
Agrostophyllum kaniense,
Agrostophyllum kusaiense,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,