Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
retusimentum
ID:
974461

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 18: 26 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973799



Common Names

  • Glomera retusimentum
  • Retusimentum Glomera
  • Retusimentum Orchid


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Description

Glomera retusimentum (also called Glomera retusimentum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical regions of South East Asia. It is a terrestrial plant with an upright stem and long, thin leaves. The flowers are small and white, with a yellowish-green center. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and damp meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Glomera retusimentum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and can be used to cover slopes and banks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glomera retusimentum is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings of this plant are thin and have a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glomera retusimentum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilize the plants with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Glomera retusimentum

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

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,

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