Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
diphylla
ID:
972545

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Link) Parl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ital. 3: 405 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971883



Common Names

  • Gennaria diphylla
  • Diphylla Gennaria
  • Gennaria Plant


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Description

Gennaria diphylla (also called Diphylla gennaria, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows. It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soils.

Uses & Benefits

Gennaria diphylla is a medicinal plant used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gennaria diphylla are white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gennaria diphylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Gennaria diphylla

Gennaria diphylla is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Gennaria genus

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-89154: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Filippo Parlatore (1816-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parl.' in the authors string.