Gavilea longibracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longibracteata
ID:
972309
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Sparre ex L.E.Navas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cuenca de Santiago de Chile 1: 181 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971647
Common Names
- Gavilea longibracteata
- Longibracteata Orchid
- Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gavilea longibracteata (also called Long-bracted 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 longibracteata 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 longibracteata 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 longibracteata 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 longibracteata
Gavilea longibracteata 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-88924: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Luisa Eugenia Navas (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Navas' in the authors string.
Benkt Sparre (1918-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sparre' in the authors string.