Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pseudogoodyeroides
ID:
1329282

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Nowak & Szlach.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 63 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341736



Common Names

  • Gomphichis pseudogoodyeroides
  • Pseudogoodyeroides Gomphichis
  • Pseudogoodyeroides


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Description

Gomphichis pseudogoodyeroides (also called 'False Goodyera', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama. It has a short stem with two to four leaves, and a single flower with a white lip and yellow petals. It grows in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gomphichis pseudogoodyeroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gomphichis pseudogoodyeroides is small, white and tubular. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphichis pseudogoodyeroides is a bulbous perennial native to Colombia. It can be propagated from seed or corms. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Corms should be planted in late spring or early summer in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gomphichis pseudogoodyeroides

Gomphichis pseudogoodyeroides is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Gomphichis pseudogoodyeroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomphichis pseudogoodyeroides?

Gomphichis pseudogoodyeroides

What is the common name of Gomphichis pseudogoodyeroides?

Pseudo-Goodyera's Gomphichis

What is the natural habitat of Gomphichis pseudogoodyeroides?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

Species in the Gomphichis genus

Gomphichis adnata, Gomphichis alba, Gomphichis altissima, Gomphichis bogotensis, Gomphichis caucana, Gomphichis cladotricha, Gomphichis crassilabia, Gomphichis cundinamarcae, Gomphichis goodyeroides, Gomphichis gracilis, Gomphichis hetaerioides, Gomphichis koehleri, Gomphichis lancipetala, Gomphichis longifolia, Gomphichis longiscapa, Gomphichis macbridei, Gomphichis plantaginea, Gomphichis plantaginifolia, Gomphichis scaposa, Gomphichis steyermarkii, Gomphichis traceyae, Gomphichis valida, Gomphichis viscosa, Gomphichis huilaensis, Gomphichis schneideri, Gomphichis epiphytica, Gomphichis renziana, Gomphichis pseudogoodyeroides, Gomphichis salamancae, Gomphichis carlos-parrae, Gomphichis magnicallosa, Gomphichis fernandezii, Gomphichis jaramilloi, Gomphichis monstruosa, Gomphichis lozanoi,

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Sławomir Nowak (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Nowak' in the authors string.