Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lagunae
ID:
975084

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Gerlach

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
J. Orchideenfr. 2: 164 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974422



Common Names

  • Gongora lagunae
  • Laguna's Gongora
  • Lagunae Gongora


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Description

Gongora lagunae (also called Lagunae 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 lagunae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gongora lagunae is a yellow-greenish color with a white center. The seed is a small, round, yellow-greenish color. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-greenish color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gongora lagunae is an epiphytic orchid that can be cultivated in a pot or basket with a well-draining potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Gongora lagunae

Gongora lagunae can be found in Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela.

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-91581: Based on the initial data import
Günter Gerlach (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Gerlach' in the authors string.