Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bicarinata
ID:
428738

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.Romero & P.M.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Native Orchid J. 6: 78 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428070



Common Names

  • Galeandra bicarinata
  • Bicarinata Galeandra
  • Two-keeled Galeandra


Searching for Galeandra bicarinata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Galeandra bicarinata (also called Two-keeled Galeandra, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen orchid with a single, upright stem and two long, narrow leaves. Its flowers are white or pink and bell-shaped. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Galeandra bicarinata is an ornamental plant that is often used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galeandra bicarinata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Galeandra bicarinata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Galeandra bicarinata is a perennial herb that grows in moist to wet soils in open forests and woodlands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the soft new growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Galeandra bicarinata

Galeandra bicarinata is native to tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Galeandra bicarinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galeandra bicarinata?

Galeandra bicarinata

What type of plant is Galeandra bicarinata?

It is an orchid

Where is Galeandra bicarinata native to?

It is native to Central and South 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-246678: Based on the initial data import
Gustavo Adolfo Romero González (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Romero' in the authors string.
Paul Martin Brown (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Br.' in the authors string.