Grammatophyllum kinabaluense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kinabaluense
ID:
975791
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames & C.Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 6: 210 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975129
Common Names
- Kinabaluense Grammatophyllum
- Giant Orchid
- Grammatophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grammatophyllum kinabaluense (also called 'Kinabalu Grammatophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. 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
Grammatophyllum kinabaluense 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
Grammatophyllum kinabaluense has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with light green leaves.
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Grammatophyllum kinabaluense can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Species in the Grammatophyllum genus
Grammatophyllum ravanii, Grammatophyllum elegans, Grammatophyllum fenzlianum, Grammatophyllum kinabaluense, Grammatophyllum martae, Grammatophyllum measuresianum, Grammatophyllum multiflorum, Grammatophyllum pantherinum, Grammatophyllum schmidtianum, Grammatophyllum scriptum, Grammatophyllum speciosum, Grammatophyllum stapeliiflorum, Grammatophyllum wallisii,
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-92272: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.