Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chica
ID:
1317082

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speg. & Kraenzl.) Chemisquy

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 50: 45 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329536



Common Names

  • Chica Gavilea
  • Gavilea chica
  • Gavilea chica Gavilea


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Description

Gavilea chica (also called Gavilea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is found in wet and dry forests, and in open areas. It has a sprawling habit, and its leaves are long and narrow, with a pointed tip. Its flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Gavilea chica is used as a food crop and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gavilea chica has yellow-green, fragrant flowers with a white lip. The seed is a small, brown, round nutlet. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gavilea chica is a shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is native to Mexico and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Gavilea chica

Gavilea chica is native to Colombia.

Gavilea chica FAQ

What is the common name of Gavilea chica?

Chica Gavilea

What type of soil is best for Gavilea chica?

Well-draining, sandy soil

What is the ideal temperature range for Gavilea chica?

50-70°F (10-21°C)

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

Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
María Amelia Chemisquy (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chemisquy' in the authors string.