Govenia latifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
975746
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Garay & G.A.Romero
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 4: 482 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975084
Common Names
- Latifolia Govenia
- Govenia Orchid
- Govenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Govenia latifolia (also called 'Broad-Leaved Govenia', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in wet, shady forests. It has two broad, fleshy leaves and a single flower with a white lip and yellow petals.
Uses & Benefits
Govenia latifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Govenia latifolia has small, white flowers with yellowish green sepals and petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings have two to three pairs of leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Govenia latifolia is a tropical orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering. It is best to fertilize the plant every few months with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Govenia latifolia
Govenia latifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.
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-92224: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Gustavo Adolfo Romero González (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Romero' in the authors string.