Status:
valid
Authors:
G.A.Romero & C.Gómez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 19: 204 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330140
Common Names
- Galeandra blattiodora
- Blattiodora Galeandra
- Blattiodore Galeandra
Description
Galeandra blattiodora (also called 'Blattiodora Galeandra', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has a upright habit and its leaves are linear. It is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Galeandra blattiodora is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks, as well as in flower arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Galeandra blattiodora is a small, yellowish-green bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galeandra blattiodora can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Galeandra blattiodora
Galeandra blattiodora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Galeandra blattiodora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galeandra blattiodora?
Galeandra blattiodora
What is the common name of Galeandra blattiodora?
Blattiodora Orchid
What type of plant is Galeandra blattiodora?
A flowering epiphyte
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
Carlos Gómez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Gómez' in the authors string.