Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
terassaniana
ID:
922287

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Campacci) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 119(Suppl.): 84 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921622



Common Names

  • Gomesa terassaniana
  • Terassaniana's Gomesa
  • Terassaniana Gomesa


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Description

Gomesa terassaniana (also called Terassan's Gomesa, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid that grows in clumps. It is native to South East Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and dry forests. It has short, narrow leaves that are green to yellow-green in color and are arranged in a rosette pattern.

Uses & Benefits

Gomesa terassaniana is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gomesa terassaniana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomesa terassaniana is an orchid species native to Brazil. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix with plenty of organic matter. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Gomesa terassaniana

Gomesa terassaniana is native to the tropical rainforests of 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-467198: Based on the initial data import
Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.