Govenia greenwoodii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
greenwoodii
ID:
431675
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dressler & Soto Arenas
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 5-6: t. 589 (2002 publ. 2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431007
Common Names
- Govenia greenwoodii
- Greenwoodii Govenia
- Greenwoodii Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Govenia greenwoodii (also called Greenwood's govenia, 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
Govenia greenwoodii 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
Flower: small, white, with 5 petals; Seed: small, black, round; Seedlings: small, green, with 5 leaves
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Govenia greenwoodii is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Govenia greenwoodii
Govenia greenwoodii can be found in the southeastern United States, including Florida.
Govenia greenwoodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Govenia greenwoodii?
Govenia greenwoodii
What is the common name of Govenia greenwoodii?
Greenwood's Govenia
What is the natural habitat of Govenia greenwoodii?
It is native to the United States
Species in the Govenia genus
Govenia floridana, Govenia greenwoodii, Govenia matudae, Govenia viaria, Govenia rubellilabia, Govenia alba, Govenia bella, Govenia ciliilabia, Govenia dressleriana, Govenia elliptica, Govenia fasciata, Govenia jouyana, Govenia lagenophora, Govenia latifolia, Govenia liliacea, Govenia praecox, Govenia purpusii, Govenia quadriplicata, Govenia sodiroi, Govenia superba, Govenia tequilana, Govenia tingens, Govenia utriculata, Govenia vilcabambana, Govenia plowmanii, Govenia renilabia,
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-247293: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Miguel Ángel Soto Arenas (1963-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soto Arenas' in the authors string.