Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
araucana
ID:
972300

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) M.N.Correa

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 6: 82 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971638



Common Names

  • Gavilea araucana
  • Araucana Orchid
  • Orchid


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Description

Gavilea araucana (also called Araucana Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to South America, found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile. It is found in moist montane forests, often in shady locations, at elevations of 500–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Gavilea araucana has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gavilea araucana has yellow flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gavilea araucana is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Gavilea araucana

Gavilea araucana is native to Chile and Argentina. It is found in temperate climates.

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-88916: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Maevia Noemí Correa (1914-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.N.Correa' in the authors string.