Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
batemanni
ID:
975042

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Henshall ex Mabb. & Jenny

Source:
wcs

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 842 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974380



Common Names

  • Gongora batemanni
  • Bateman's Gongora
  • Batemanni Gongora


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Description

Gongora batemanni (also called Bateman's Gongora, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central America and northern South America. It is a small to medium sized epiphytic orchid with a single, thick, leathery leaf. The flowers are white with yellow and red markings and have a sweet scent. It grows in humid forests and is found from Mexico to Ecuador.

Uses & Benefits

Gongora batemanni 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 batemanni 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 batemanni is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Gongora batemanni

Gongora batemanni 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,

References

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Jenny (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jenny' in the authors string.
John Henshall: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henshall' in the authors string.