Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
972305

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.N.Correa

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. , n.s., 11: 75 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971643



Common Names

  • Gavilea insularis
  • Insularis Orchid
  • Orchid


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Description

Gavilea insularis (also called Island 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 insularis 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 insularis 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 insularis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Gavilea insularis

Gavilea insularis is native to the Caribbean. It is found in tropical 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-88920: Based on the initial data import
Maevia Noemí Correa (1914-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.N.Correa' in the authors string.