Status:
valid
Authors:
Aver.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 52: 297 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835651
Common Names
- Goodyera rhombodoides
- Rhombodoides Goodyera
- Rhombodoides
Description
Goodyera rhombodoides (also called Rhomboid Goodyera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a rosette of leaves with white or purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Goodyera rhombodoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Goodyera rhombodoides is a small, yellowish-green flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, globose capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small, oblong leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goodyera rhombodoides is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept moist in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Goodyera rhombodoides
Goodyera rhombodoides is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India.
Goodyera rhombodoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goodyera rhombodoides?
Goodyera rhombodoides
What is the natural habitat of Goodyera rhombodoides?
Goodyera rhombodoides is found in the tropical forests of China, Japan, and Korea.
What is the flowering season of Goodyera rhombodoides?
The flowering season of Goodyera rhombodoides is from late spring to early summer.
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,