Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
odoratissima
ID:
972312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Syn. Pl. : 19 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971650



Common Names

  • Gavilea odoratissima
  • Odoratissima Orchid
  • Orchid


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Description

Gavilea odoratissima (also called Fragrant 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 odoratissima 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 odoratissima 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 odoratissima 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 odoratissima

Gavilea odoratissima is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical 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