Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
913483

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 104: 398 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912818



Common Names

  • Gomesa Pulchella
  • Pulchella Gomesa
  • Pulchella Star Orchid


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Description

Gomesa pulchella (also called 'Pretty Gomesa', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Brazil. It is found in humid montane forests, usually at elevations of 500-1500 m. It has thin, curved leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips.

Uses & Benefits

Gomesa pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be grown in pots. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gomesa pulchella is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark-brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, dark-green plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomesa pulchella can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into sections with each section containing at least one growth point. The divisions should then be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Gomesa pulchella

Gomesa pulchella 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-457746: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' 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.