Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 59: 8 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341828
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.
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 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,