Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
blattiodora
ID:
1317686

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


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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.

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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

Gustavo Adolfo Romero González (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Romero' in the authors string.
Carlos Gómez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Gómez' in the authors string.