Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
meneziana
ID:
809408

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.P.Castro & G.Gerlach

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. Brasil. 2: t. 146 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808742



Common Names

  • Gongora meneziana
  • Menez Gongora
  • Menez's Gongora


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Description

Gongora meneziana (also called Menez Gongora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Colombia and is found in wet, tropical habitats. This species has a small, tuberous root system and a single, erect stem. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white or yellowish in color.

Uses & Benefits

Gongora meneziana is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gongora meneziana is white in color, and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gongora meneziana is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in humid forests at elevations of 500–1800 m. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To cultivate, it should be grown in a medium that is well-draining and contains plenty of organic matter. It should be kept in a warm and humid environment with bright, indirect light. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Gongora meneziana

Gongora meneziana is native to Colombia and can be found in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

Gongora meneziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gongora meneziana?

Gongora meneziana

What is the common name of Gongora meneziana?

Menez's Gongora

What is the natural habitat of Gongora meneziana?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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-346981: Based on the initial data import
Günter Gerlach (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Gerlach' in the authors string.
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.