Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
emiliana
ID:
913518

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Barbosa

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Auri-Verde 1(9): 4 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912853



Common Names

  • Gomesa emiliana
  • Emiliana Gomesa
  • Emilian Gomesa


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Description

Gomesa emiliana (also called Emiliana's Gomesa, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the tropical forests of South America. It has long, thin stems and small, bright green leaves. The flowers are small and yellow-green in color, and the fruits are small, three-sided capsules. It grows in humid, tropical forests and is often found on the branches of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Gomesa emiliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gomesa emiliana has a small, white flower with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and narrow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomesa emiliana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into sections with each section containing at least one growth point. The divisions should then be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Gomesa emiliana

Gomesa emiliana is native to the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in South America.

Gomesa emiliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomesa emiliana?

Gomesa emiliana

What is the common name of Gomesa emiliana?

Emiliana Gomesa

Where is Gomesa emiliana 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-457781: Based on the initial data import
H. Barbosa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Barbosa' in the authors string.