Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ottonis
ID:
1412012

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) J.M.H.Shaw & M.Giannak.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. Suppl., 125(1320): 80. 2017 [Dec 2017]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424477



Common Names

  • Gomesa ottonis
  • Otton's Gomesa
  • Otton Gomesa


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Description

Gomesa ottonis (also called Ottonis Gomesa, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Brazil. It has a small, yellow flower with a white lip and a long, thin stem. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gomesa ottonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gomesa ottonis is yellow with a white centre and has a long, slender spur. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomesa ottonis is a terrestrial orchid that is native to South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil that is high in organic matter. It should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Gomesa ottonis

Gomesa ottonis is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Andes mountain range.

Gomesa ottonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomesa ottonis?

Gomesa ottonis

What is the natural habitat of Gomesa ottonis?

Gomesa ottonis is found in the humid forests of Brazil.

What type of plant is Gomesa ottonis?

Gomesa ottonis is a species of orchid.

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.
M. Giannakoulias: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Giannak.' in the authors string.