Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
siamense
ID:
972657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe ex Downie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 383 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971995



Common Names

  • Siamense Geodorum
  • Geodorum Siamense
  • Siam Geodorum


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Description

Geodorum siamense (also called Siamese 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 siamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geodorum siamense has white, tubular flowers with five lobes. Its seeds are small and black, while its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geodorum siamense 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 siamense

Geodorum siamense is native to Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It can be found in tropical rainforests and wet lowland forests.

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-89263: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Dorothy G. Downie (1894-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downie' in the authors string.