Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sincorana
ID:
913500

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912835



Common Names

  • Gomesa Sincorana
  • Sincorana Gomesa
  • Sincorana Star Orchid


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Description

Gomesa sincorana (also called 'Sincorana 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 sincorana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gomesa sincorana has a small, white flower with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and narrow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomesa sincorana is a terrestrial orchid 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 sincorana

Gomesa sincorana is native to the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in South America.

Gomesa sincorana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomesa sincorana?

Gomesa sincorana

What is the common name of Gomesa sincorana?

Sincorana Gomesa

Where is Gomesa sincorana native to?

Brazil

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-457762: 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.
Eduardo Luis Martins Catharino (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cath.' in the authors string.
Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.