Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
majevskyae
ID:
913458

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Toscano & V.P.Castro) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912793



Common Names

  • Gomesa Majevskyae
  • Majevskyae Gomesa
  • Majevskyae Star Orchid


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Description

Gomesa majevskyae (also called 'Majevsky'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, yellow-green flower.

Uses & Benefits

Gomesa majevskyae is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gomesa majevskyae 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 majevskyae 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 majevskyae

Gomesa majevskyae 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-457723: Based on the initial data import
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.
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
Antonio Luiz Vieira Toscano (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toscano' in the authors string.