Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
graminoides
ID:
968448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Gen. Spec. Orchid. 1: 88 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967786



Common Names

  • Galeandra graminoides
  • Grass-Like Galeandra
  • Grass-Like Orchid


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Description

Galeandra graminoides (also called Galeandra graminoides, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has yellow-orange flowers and grows in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Galeandra graminoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in erosion control projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Galeandra graminoides is a white to pale yellow, tubular flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galeandra graminoides is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central and South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes or through seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Galeandra graminoides

Galeandra graminoides is native to Peru and is found in humid forests.

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-85172: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.