Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
verrucosissima
ID:
974499

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66: 171 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973837



Common Names

  • Glomera Verrucosissima
  • Warty Glomera
  • Warty Glomeropsis


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Description

Glomera verrucosissima (also called Very Warty Glomer, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to New Guinea. It is a small, evergreen orchid with small, white flowers and very warty leaves. It is often found in rainforests and other humid, tropical environments.

Uses & Benefits

Glomera verrucosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat skin ailments, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glomera verrucosissima 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 verrucosissima can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Glomera verrucosissima

Glomera verrucosissima can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia.

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-91006: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.