Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 104: 395 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912723
Common Names
- Gomesa barbata
- Bearded Gomesa
- Bearded Orchid
Description
Gomesa barbata (also called Bearded Gomesa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in montane forests. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 30 cm tall and has white or yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gomesa barbata is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gomesa barbata has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gomesa barbata is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and evenly moist soil. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Gomesa barbata
Gomesa barbata can be found in the tropical regions of South America.
Gomesa barbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gomesa barbata?
Gomesa barbata
What type of plant is Gomesa barbata?
Epiphytic orchid
Where is Gomesa barbata native to?
Brazil
Species in the Gomesa genus
Gomesa divaricata,
Gomesa adamantina,
Gomesa albinoi,
Gomesa amicta,
Gomesa barbaceniae,
Gomesa barbata,
Gomesa bicolor,
Gomesa bifolia,
Gomesa blanchetii,
Gomesa bohnkiana,
Gomesa brasiliensis,
Gomesa brieniana,
Gomesa caldensis,
Gomesa calimaniana,
Gomesa chapadensis,
Gomesa chrysoptera,
Gomesa chrysopterantha,
Gomesa ciliata,
Gomesa cogniauxiana,
Gomesa colnagoi,
Gomesa colorata,
Gomesa concolor,
Gomesa cornigera,
Gomesa croesus,
Gomesa cruciata,
Gomesa cuneata,
Gomesa damacenoi,
Gomesa dasytyle,
Gomesa discifera,
Gomesa doniana,
Gomesa echinata,
Gomesa edmundoi,
Gomesa eleutherosepala,
Gomesa emilii,
Gomesa flexuosa,
Gomesa forbesii,
Gomesa fuscans,
Gomesa fuscopetala,
Gomesa gardneri,
Gomesa gilva,
Gomesa gracilis,
Gomesa gravesiana,
Gomesa gutfreundiana,
Gomesa hookeri,
Gomesa hydrophila,
Gomesa imperatoris-maximiliani,
Gomesa insignis,
Gomesa itapetingensis,
Gomesa jucunda,
Gomesa kautskyi,
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,