Gavilea gladysiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gladysiae
ID:
917450
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chemisquy
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 61: 201 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916785
Common Names
- Gavilea gladysiae
- Gladys' Gavilea
- Gavilea of Gladys
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gavilea gladysiae (also called Gladys' gavilea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It grows in moist, sandy areas and is usually found in scrub, grasslands, and tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gavilea gladysiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gavilea gladysiae has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gavilea gladysiae is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can also be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Gavilea gladysiae
Gavilea gladysiae is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
Gavilea gladysiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gavilea gladysiae?
Gavilea gladysiae
What is the common name of Gavilea gladysiae?
Gladys' Gavilea
What is the natural habitat of Gavilea gladysiae?
Tropical rainforest
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-462031: Based on the initial data import
María Amelia Chemisquy (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chemisquy' in the authors string.