Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Gerlach & Heider
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Boliv. Bot. 3: 6 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430894
Common Names
- Gongora ileneana
- Ileneana Gongora
- Ileneana Orchid
Description
Gongora ileneana (also called Ilene's 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 ileneana 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 ileneana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gongora ileneana 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 ileneana
Gongora ileneana is native to Colombia.
Gongora ileneana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gongora ileneana?
Gongora ileneana
What is the common name of Gongora ileneana?
Ilene's Gongora
What is the natural habitat of Gongora ileneana?
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
Helmut Heider: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heider' in the authors string.