Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
macropetala
ID:
913457

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912792



Common Names

  • Gomesa Macropetala
  • Giant Gomesa
  • Giant Star Orchid


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Description

Gomesa macropetala (also called 'Large-Petalled 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, yellow-orange flower.

Uses & Benefits

Gomesa macropetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gomesa macropetala is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow and purple markings. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomesa macropetala is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark chips, sphagnum moss, or a combination of both. Water regularly, but allow the medium to dry out between waterings. Propagation can be done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Gomesa macropetala

Gomesa macropetala can be found in Brazil. It is commonly found in rainforests and humid areas.

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-457722: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' 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.