Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 16: 63 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345468
Description
Glomera saccharipanis (also called sugar-pan 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 saccharipanis 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 saccharipanis has yellow flowers with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glomera saccharipanis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.
Where to Find Glomera saccharipanis
Glomera saccharipanis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Glomera saccharipanis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glomera saccharipanis?
Glomera saccharipanis
What is the family of Glomera saccharipanis?
Orchidaceae
What is the natural habitat of Glomera saccharipanis?
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,