Gavilea cardioglossa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cardioglossa
ID:
972302
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Reiche) Martic.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 57: 192 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971640
Common Names
- Gavilea cardioglossa
- Cardioglossa Orchid
- Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gavilea cardioglossa (also called Heart-tipped Gavilea, 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 cardioglossa 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 cardioglossa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gavilea cardioglossa 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 cardioglossa
Gavilea cardioglossa is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Species in the Gavilea genus
Gavilea platyantha, Gavilea trullata, Gavilea venosa, Gavilea wittei, Gavilea gladysiae, Gavilea araucana, Gavilea australis, Gavilea cardioglossa, Gavilea glandulifera, Gavilea insularis, Gavilea kingii, Gavilea littoralis, Gavilea longibracteata, Gavilea lutea, Gavilea odoratissima, Gavilea supralabellata, Gavilea chica,
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-88918: Based on the initial data import
Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.
Clodomiro Fidel Segundo Marticorena (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martic.' in the authors string.