Grammatophyllum measuresianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
measuresianum
ID:
975795
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sander
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Gard. & Forest 2: 524 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975133
Common Names
- Measuresianum Grammatophyllum
- Giant Orchid
- Grammatophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grammatophyllum measuresianum (also called 'Measures' 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 measuresianum 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 measuresianum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grammatophyllum measuresianum is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The best method of cultivation is to grow the plant in a well-draining medium such as bark chips or sphagnum moss. The plant should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Grammatophyllum measuresianum
Grammatophyllum measuresianum 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-92276: Based on the initial data import
Henry Frederick Conrad Sander (1847-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sander' in the authors string.