Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
radicans
ID:
913484

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912819



Common Names

  • Gomesa Radicans
  • Radicans Gomesa
  • Radicans Star Orchid


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Description

Gomesa radicans (also called 'Climbing 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 radicans has a wide range of uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a cut flower, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gomesa radicans 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 radicans is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, as it can be grown from seed or from division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. It should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. Propagation can be done by dividing the rhizomes or by taking stem cuttings.

Where to Find Gomesa radicans

Gomesa radicans 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-457747: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' 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.