Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kuperensis
ID:
1333013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 16: 63 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345467





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Description

Glomera kuperensis (also called Kuperen glomera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It has yellow-green flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Glomera kuperensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glomera kuperensis has yellow flowers with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glomera kuperensis is a terrestrial orchid that is native to New Guinea. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The rhizome should be divided in the spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. The seed should be sown on a well-drained, humus-rich soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Glomera kuperensis

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

Glomera kuperensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glomera kuperensis?

Glomera kuperensis

What is the family of Glomera kuperensis?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Glomera kuperensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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.