Goodyera sumbawana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumbawana
ID:
796403
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 50: 5 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795736
Common Names
- Goodyera sumbawana
- Sumbawana Goodyera
- Goodyera Sumbawana
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Goodyera sumbawana (also called Sumbawan Goodyera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It is a terrestrial herb that grows in tropical rainforests and is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Goodyera sumbawana is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating rheumatism, fever, and malaria. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goodyera sumbawana has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Goodyera sumbawana is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Goodyera sumbawana
Goodyera sumbawana can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Goodyera sumbawana FAQ
What is the common name of Goodyera sumbawana?
Sumbawa Goodyera
What are the characteristics of Goodyera sumbawana?
Goodyera sumbawana is a herbaceous plant with white flowers and glossy, evergreen leaves.
Where does Goodyera sumbawana grow?
Goodyera sumbawana is native to Indonesia.
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-334263: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.