Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
schmidtii
ID:
1323574

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.P.Castro

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. Brasil. 3: t. 259 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336028



Common Names

  • Galeandra schmidtii
  • Schmidt's Galeandra
  • Galeandra


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Description

Galeandra schmidtii (also called Schmidt's Galeandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Ilha Grande region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Galeandra schmidtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Galeandra schmidtii is yellow with white markings, and has a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galeandra schmidtii can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a mature stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant will root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Galeandra schmidtii

Galeandra schmidtii is native to Colombia and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Galeandra schmidtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galeandra schmidtii?

Galeandra schmidtii

What is the common name of Galeandra schmidtii?

Schmidt's Galeandra

What is the natural habitat of Galeandra schmidtii?

Moist woods and thickets

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

Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.