Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod & J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 109: 370 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430964
Common Names
- Goodyera condensata
- Condensata Goodyera
- Condensata Rattlesnake Plantain
Description
Goodyera condensata (also called Condensed goodyera, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a dense crown. It is found in moist forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Goodyera condensata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Goodyera condensata are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goodyera condensata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Goodyera condensata
Goodyera condensata is native to Japan.
Goodyera condensata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goodyera condensata?
Goodyera condensata
What is the common name of Goodyera condensata?
Condensed Goodyera
What is the natural habitat of Goodyera condensata?
It is native to China
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,