Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
leinigii
ID:
913449

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 104: 397 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912784



Common Names

  • Gomesa leinigii
  • Leinigii Gomesa
  • Leinig Gomesa


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Description

Gomesa leinigii (also called 'Leinig's Gomesa', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is found in wet, montane forests, often growing on trees or rocks. It has a single, large, oblong leaf and a single, large, white flower.

Uses & Benefits

Gomesa leinigii is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gomesa leinigii 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 leinigii 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 leinigii

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

Gomesa leinigii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomesa leinigii?

Gomesa leinigii

What is the natural habitat of Gomesa leinigii?

Tropical rainforest

What is the flowering season of Gomesa leinigii?

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-457715: Based on the initial data import
Guido Frederico João Pabst (1914-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pabst' 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.