Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
arcuata
ID:
431548

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Gerlach & Toulem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 22(1): 24 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430880



Common Names

  • Gongora arcuata
  • Arcuata Gongora
  • Arcuata Orchid


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Description

Gongora arcuata (also called Arcuate gongora, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a dense crown. It is found in moist forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Gongora arcuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gongora arcuata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gongora arcuata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Gongora arcuata

Gongora arcuata is native to Central and South America.

Gongora arcuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gongora arcuata?

Gongora arcuata

What is the common name of Gongora arcuata?

Arched Gongora

What is the natural habitat of Gongora arcuata?

It is native to Colombia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-247262: Based on the initial data import
Günter Gerlach (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Gerlach' in the authors string.
Tomas Toulemonde: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toulem.' in the authors string.