Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aceras
ID:
975032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 6: 70, fig. 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974370



Common Names

  • Gongora aceras
  • Aceras Gongora
  • Sharp Gongora


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Description

Gongora aceras (also called Aceras Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical forests and woodlands. It has oblong-lanceolate leaves and small yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gongora aceras has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for its oil content.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gongora aceras is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gongora aceras is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Gongora aceras

Gongora aceras can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Species in the Gongora genus

Gongora arcuata, Gongora catilligera, Gongora hookeri, Gongora ileneana, Gongora passiflorolens, Gongora rubescens, Gongora meneziana, Gongora glicensteiniana, Gongora vitorinoana, Gongora boracayanensis, Gongora ionodesme, Gongora jauariensis, Gongora juruaensis, Gongora aceras, Gongora alfieana, Gongora amparoana, Gongora armeniaca, Gongora aromatica, Gongora atropurpurea, Gongora batemanni, Gongora bufonia, Gongora charontis, Gongora chocoensis, Gongora claviodora, Gongora cruciformis, Gongora erecta, Gongora escobariana, Gongora fulva, Gongora galeata, Gongora galeottiana, Gongora gibba, Gongora gratulabunda, Gongora grossa, Gongora hirtzii, Gongora histrionica, Gongora horichiana, Gongora ilense, Gongora irmgardiae, Gongora lagunae, Gongora latibasis, Gongora latisepala, Gongora leucochila, Gongora maculata, Gongora minax, Gongora nigrita, Gongora odoratissima, Gongora pardina, Gongora pleiochroma, Gongora portentosa, Gongora powellii,

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,

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