Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
santarena
ID:
428752

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.H.N.Monteiro & J.B.F.Silva

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense "Emilio Goeldi," N.S., Bot. 18: 80 (2002 publ. 2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428084



Common Names

  • Galeandra santarena
  • Santarena Galeandra
  • Santarena's Galeandra


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Description

Galeandra santarena (also called Galeandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galeandra santarena is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seed and divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Galeandra santarena

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

Galeandra santarena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galeandra santarena?

Galeandra santarena

What is the family of Galeandra santarena?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Galeandra santarena?

N/A

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-246681: Based on the initial data import
João Batista Fernándes da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.F.Silva' in the authors string.
Silvana H. N. Monteiro (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.H.N.Monteiro' in the authors string.