Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
terrestre
ID:
972658

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 2: 47 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971996



Common Names

  • Terrestre Geodorum
  • Geodorum Terrestre
  • Terrestrial Geodorum


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Description

Geodorum terrestre (also called Terrestrial 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 terrestre 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 terrestre 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 terrestre 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 terrestre

Geodorum terrestre is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is 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-89264: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.