Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
grayumii
ID:
808461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 147 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807795



Common Names

  • Aspidogyne grayumii
  • Grayumii Aspidogyne
  • Aspidogyne Grayumii


Searching for Aspidogyne grayumii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Aspidogyne grayumii (also called Grayum's Aspidogyne, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Costa Rica. It has long, thin leaves and produces white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in humid forests, and can be found in elevations up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidogyne grayumii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspidogyne grayumii has a small, white flower with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Aspidogyne grayumii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidogyne grayumii is a bulbous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Aspidogyne grayumii

Aspidogyne grayumii is native to tropical Africa, from Angola to Mozambique. It is found in moist and wet forests, at elevations of up to 1,200 m.

Aspidogyne grayumii FAQ

What is the common name of Aspidogyne grayumii?

Grayum's Aspidogyne

What is the scientific name of Grayum's Aspidogyne?

Aspidogyne grayumii

What is the family of Aspidogyne grayumii?

Orchidaceae

Species in the Aspidogyne genus

Aspidogyne argentea, Aspidogyne bidentifera, Aspidogyne boliviensis, Aspidogyne brachyrrhyncha, Aspidogyne bruxelii, Aspidogyne commelinoides, Aspidogyne confusa, Aspidogyne decora, Aspidogyne fimbrillaris, Aspidogyne foliosa, Aspidogyne hylibates, Aspidogyne hyphaematica, Aspidogyne kuczynskii, Aspidogyne lindleyana, Aspidogyne longicornu, Aspidogyne malmei, Aspidogyne metallescens, Aspidogyne multifoliata, Aspidogyne mystacina, Aspidogyne pumila, Aspidogyne rariflora, Aspidogyne repens, Aspidogyne robusta, Aspidogyne serripetala, Aspidogyne steyermarkii, Aspidogyne stictophylla, Aspidogyne tuerckheimii, Aspidogyne utriculata, Aspidogyne mosaica, Aspidogyne gigantea, Aspidogyne vesiculosa, Aspidogyne grandis, Aspidogyne grayumii, Aspidogyne herzogii, Aspidogyne misera, Aspidogyne popayanensis, Aspidogyne roseoalba, Aspidogyne zonata, Aspidogyne carauchana, Aspidogyne chocoensis, Aspidogyne cruciformis, Aspidogyne goaltalensis, Aspidogyne longibracteata, Aspidogyne mendoncae, Aspidogyne rotundifolia, Aspidogyne sumacoensis, Aspidogyne costaricensis, Aspidogyne harlingii, Aspidogyne alajuelae, Aspidogyne amazonica,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-346036: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.