Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
appendiculoides
ID:
1333000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 16: 57 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345454





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Description

Glomera appendiculoides (also called 'Tiny-leaf Glomeris' and 'Tiny-leaf Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It is a small epiphyte with a thin stem, reaching a maximum height of around 10 cm. It has thin, leathery leaves and small, yellowish flowers with a white labellum. It grows in humid, shady forests, often among mosses and lichens.

Uses & Benefits

Glomera appendiculoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glomera appendiculoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are borne on tall stems. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glomera appendiculoides is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of about 1 m (3 ft). It has small, white flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Glomera appendiculoides

Glomera appendiculoides can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Glomera appendiculoides FAQ

What is the common name of Glomera appendiculoides?

Ginger

What is the optimal temperature for Glomera appendiculoides?

65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the optimal light for Glomera appendiculoides?

Medium to bright, indirect light

Species in the Glomera genus

Glomera myrtillus, Glomera sepalosiphon, Glomera pseudomonanthos, Glomera mayuensis, Glomera acicularis, Glomera acuminata, Glomera acutiflora, Glomera adenocarpa, Glomera affinis, Glomera albiviridis, Glomera amboinensis, Glomera angiensis, Glomera asperata, Glomera aurea, Glomera bambusiformis, Glomera bismarckiensis, Glomera bougainvilleana, Glomera brachychaete, Glomera brevipetala, Glomera calocephala, Glomera carnea, Glomera carolinensis, Glomera celebica, Glomera compressa, Glomera confusa, Glomera conglutinata, Glomera cyatheicola, Glomera dekockii, Glomera dentifera, Glomera dependens, Glomera diosmoides, Glomera dischorensis, Glomera distichifolia, Glomera dubia, Glomera elegantula, Glomera emarginata, Glomera ericifolia, Glomera erythrosma, Glomera flaccida, Glomera flammula, Glomera fransseniana, Glomera fruticula, Glomera fruticulosa, Glomera fusca, Glomera gamosepalata, Glomera geelvinkensis, Glomera glomeroides, Glomera goliathensis, Glomera gracilis, Glomera graminifolia,

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

Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.