Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bifida
ID:
975268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Coll. Orchid. : 40 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974606



Common Names

  • Goodyera bifida
  • Bifida Goodyera
  • Bifida Rattlesnake Plantain


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Description

Goodyera bifida (also called Bifid Goodyera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has oval-shaped, leathery leaves that are dark green in color and white, fragrant flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in moist forests and meadows and is tolerant of shade.

Uses & Benefits

Goodyera bifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goodyera bifida has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round capsule containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goodyera bifida is a terrestrial orchid found in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the clumps into smaller pieces, then replant in a potting mix.

Where to Find Goodyera bifida

Goodyera bifida can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including parts of Angola, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Species in the Goodyera genus

Goodyera condensata, Goodyera sechellarum, Goodyera stelidifera, Goodyera rosulacea, Goodyera sumbawana, Goodyera fimbrilabia, Goodyera goudotii, Goodyera myanmarica, Goodyera polyphylla, Goodyera purpusii, Goodyera rosea, Goodyera zacuapanensis, Goodyera rhombodoides, Goodyera afzelii, Goodyera alveolata, Goodyera amoena, Goodyera angustifolia, Goodyera beccarii, Goodyera bifida, Goodyera biflora, Goodyera boninensis, Goodyera brachystegia, Goodyera bracteata, Goodyera bradeorum, Goodyera clausa, Goodyera colorata, Goodyera crocodiliceps, Goodyera daibuzanensis, Goodyera denticulata, Goodyera dolabripetala, Goodyera elmeri, Goodyera erosa, Goodyera erythrodoides, Goodyera flaccida, Goodyera foliosa, Goodyera fumata, Goodyera fusca, Goodyera gemmata, Goodyera gibbsiae, Goodyera hachijoensis, Goodyera hemsleyana, Goodyera henryi, Goodyera hispaniolae, Goodyera hispida, Goodyera humicola, Goodyera inmeghema, Goodyera kwangtungensis, Goodyera lamprotaenia, Goodyera lanceolata, Goodyera luzonensis,

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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