Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
975776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser & Morat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 9: 303 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975114



Common Names

  • Spectabilis Grammangis
  • Grammangis Orchid
  • Grammangis


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Description

Grammangis spectabilis (also called 'Spectacular Grammangis', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. It is an epiphytic orchid, growing in humid, shady forests. It has two narrow, leathery leaves and a single flower with a white lip and yellow petals.

Uses & Benefits

Grammangis spectabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grammangis spectabilis has white flowers with a yellowish green lip. 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Grammangis spectabilis is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It should be grown in partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a year.

Where to Find Grammangis spectabilis

Grammangis spectabilis can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

Species in the Grammangis genus

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-92256: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.
Philippe Morat (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morat' in the authors string.