Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 4: 259 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971965
Common Names
- Geodorum densiflorum
- Dense-flowered Geodorum
- Dense-flowered Geodorum
Description
Geodorum densiflorum (also called Dense-flowered Geodorum, among many other common names) is a terrestrial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Geodorum densiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Geodorum densiflorum is white with yellowish-green spots. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Geodorum densiflorum is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Geodorum densiflorum
Geodorum densiflorum is found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Species in the Geodorum 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,