Status:
valid
Authors:
Archila
Source:
ipni
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Revista Guatemalensis 2(3): 17 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329248
Common Names
- Javier's Gongora
- Javier's Orchid
- Javier's Lady Slipper
Uses & Benefits
Gongora javieri is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Gongora javieri flower is an orchid-like flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gongora javieri is a hardy, evergreen orchid that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Gongora javieri
Gongora javieri can be found in the cloud forests of Guatemala.
Gongora javieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gongora javieri?
Gongora javieri
What is the common name of Gongora javieri?
Javier's Gongora
Where is Gongora javieri found?
Central and South America
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,