Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
macdonaldii
ID:
974423

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 14: 111. 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973761



Common Names

  • Macdonald Glomera
  • Glomera macdonaldii
  • Macdonald Glomer


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Description

Glomera macdonaldii (also called Macdonald's Glomeropitcairnia, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid found in Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome, with leaves that are lanceolate in shape and have a petiole. It is found in humid tropical forests, at altitudes of up to 1000m.

Uses & Benefits

Glomera macdonaldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its ability to reduce stress, improve mood, and purify the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glomera macdonaldii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are tiny and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glomera macdonaldii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Glomera macdonaldii

Glomera macdonaldii can be found in the tropical forests of New Guinea.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-90938: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.