Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
umbrosa
ID:
1327133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 122(1306, Suppl.): 39 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339587



Common Names

  • Goodyera umbrosa
  • Umbrosa's Goodyera
  • Goodyera Umbrosa


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Description

Goodyera umbrosa (also called shady goodyera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an evergreen herb growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to western North America, specifically in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Goodyera umbrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and as a tonic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Goodyera umbrosa is white and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and round, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small and delicate, with two leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goodyera umbrosa can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy, and the plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Goodyera umbrosa

Goodyera umbrosa is found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

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

David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.