Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
odoratissima
ID:
975100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. Serres Jard. Eur. 3: 229 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974438



Common Names

  • Gongora odoratissima
  • Orquídea de la fragancia
  • Orquídea de la fragancia


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Description

Gongora odoratissima (also called Fragrant Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical forests and woodlands. It has oblong-lanceolate leaves and small yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gongora odoratissima is a plant native to South America and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gongora odoratissima 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 odoratissima is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist and warm. Division of the rhizome should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept moist and warm.

Where to Find Gongora odoratissima

Gongora odoratissima 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,

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