Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
forbesii
ID:
913429

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 104: 396 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912764



Common Names

  • Gomesa forbesii
  • Forbesii Gomesa
  • Gomesa Forbesii


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Description

Gomesa forbesii (also called Forbes' 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 forbesii is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and as a food source for animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gomesa forbesii has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomesa forbesii is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees or rocks. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.

Where to Find Gomesa forbesii

Gomesa forbesii is native to Brazil and can be found in rainforests and other moist habitats.

Gomesa forbesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomesa forbesii?

Gomesa forbesii

What is the natural habitat of Gomesa forbesii?

Tropical rainforest

What is the flowering season of Gomesa forbesii?

Spring

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-457698: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.