Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gastrodioides
ID:
1318289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cootes, Cabactulan & M.Leon

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 5(1): 11 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330743





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Description

Glomera gastrodioides (also called Gastrodioid glomer, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Malaxideae subfamily. It is native to the Philippines, where it grows in mossy forests at elevations of 500-1200m. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single, leathery leaf and a single, long-lasting flower with a white lip and a yellow-green dorsal sepal.

Uses & Benefits

Glomera gastrodioides is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glomera gastrodioides is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glomera gastrodioides is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Glomera gastrodioides

Glomera gastrodioides is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Glomera gastrodioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glomera gastrodioides?

Glomera gastrodioides

What is the natural habitat of Glomera gastrodioides?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Glomera gastrodioides?

A perennial epiphyte

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

James Edward Cootes (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cootes' in the authors string.
Miguel de Leon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Leon' in the authors string.
Derek Cabactulan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabactulan' in the authors string.