Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
divaricata
ID:
834821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoffmanns. ex Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Verz. Orchid. , ed. 3: 65 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834156



Common Names

  • Gomesa divaricata
  • Gomesa Orchid
  • Gomesa Divaricate


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Description

Gomesa divaricata (also called Gomesa, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It has a single, upright stem with a cluster of yellow and white flowers at the top. It grows in humid tropical forests, often in shady locations.

Uses & Benefits

Gomesa divaricata is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gomesa divaricata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomesa divaricata is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Gomesa divaricata

Gomesa divaricata can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Gomesa divaricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomesa divaricata?

Gomesa divaricata

What is the common name of Gomesa divaricata?

Divaricate Gomesa

What is the natural habitat of Gomesa divaricata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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,

References

Johann Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111617-2: Based on the initial data import