Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
renilabia
ID:
1329374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 59: 8 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341828





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Description

Govenia renilabia (also called Renilabia Govenia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia. It has a single, erect stem with a single leaf and a single white flower with yellow spots. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Govenia renilabia is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Govenia renilabia has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Govenia renilabia is a tropical perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or summer.

Where to Find Govenia renilabia

Govenia renilabia can be found in Colombia.

Govenia renilabia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Govenia renilabia?

Govenia renilabia

What type of plant is Govenia renilabia?

Herb

Where is Govenia renilabia native to?

India

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.