Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
salamancae
ID:
1329283

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Nowak & Szlach.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 65 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341737



Common Names

  • Gomphichis salamancae
  • Salamancae Gomphichis
  • Salamancae


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Description

Gomphichis salamancae (also called 'Salamanca Gomphichis', 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 salamancae is a popular ornamental plant, used 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 salamancae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphichis salamancae 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 salamancae

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

Gomphichis salamancae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomphichis salamancae?

Gomphichis salamancae

What is the common name of Gomphichis salamancae?

Salamanca's Gomphichis

What is the natural habitat of Gomphichis salamancae?

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.