Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
809416

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 51: 158 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808750



Common Names

  • Goodyera rosea
  • Rose Goodyera
  • Rose Rattlesnake Plantain


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Description

Goodyera rosea (also called Rose Goodyera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to India 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

Goodyera rosea 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

Goodyera rosea has white flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goodyera rosea is a species of orchid native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in humid forests at elevations of 1000–3000 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 Goodyera rosea

Goodyera rosea is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Goodyera rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goodyera rosea?

Goodyera rosea

What is the common name of Goodyera rosea?

Rose Goodyera

What type of plant is Goodyera rosea?

Orchid

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-346989: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.