Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
arundinis
ID:
806585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay & G.A.Romero

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Vanishing Beauty, Native Costa Rican Orchids 1: 326 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805919



Common Names

  • Galeandra arundinis
  • Reed Galeandra
  • Arundinis Galeandra


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Description

Galeandra arundinis (also called 'Porcelain Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It has a single, erect, lanceolate leaf and a single, erect, white flower with a yellow-green labellum. It is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Galeandra arundinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galeandra arundinis has small white flowers with four petals and four stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galeandra arundinis is a small, evergreen perennial that grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can reach heights of up to 1 meter. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Galeandra arundinis

Galeandra arundinis is native to South America and can be found in grassland and rocky outcrops.

Galeandra arundinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galeandra arundinis?

Galeandra arundinis

What is the common name of Galeandra arundinis?

Cane orchid

What is the natural habitat of Galeandra arundinis?

It is native to tropical America.

Species in the Galeandra genus

Galeandra bicarinata, Galeandra pilosocolumna, Galeandra santarena, Galeandra arundinis, Galeandra schunkii, Galeandra andamanensis, Galeandra badia, Galeandra batemanii, Galeandra baueri, Galeandra beyrichii, Galeandra biloba, Galeandra camptoceras, Galeandra carnevaliana, Galeandra claesii, Galeandra curvifolia, Galeandra devoniana, Galeandra dives, Galeandra duidensis, Galeandra graminoides, Galeandra greenwoodiana, Galeandra harveyana, Galeandra huebneri, Galeandra hysterantha, Galeandra junceaoides, Galeandra lacustris, Galeandra lagoensis, Galeandra leptoceras, Galeandra levyae, Galeandra macroplectra, Galeandra magnicolumna, Galeandra minax, Galeandra montana, Galeandra multifoliata, Galeandra nivalis, Galeandra paraguayensis, Galeandra stangeana, Galeandra styllomisantha, Galeandra xerophila, Galeandra blanchetii, Galeandra blattiodora, Galeandra schmidtii,

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-344188: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Gustavo Adolfo Romero González (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Romero' in the authors string.