Grammatophyllum wallisii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wallisii
ID:
975817
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 41: 107 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975155
Common Names
- Grammatophyllum wallisii
- Grammatophyllum
- Grammatophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grammatophyllum wallisii (also called 'Wallis' 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 wallisii 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 wallisii 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 wallisii is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. It should be kept moist but not wet, and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Grammatophyllum wallisii
Grammatophyllum wallisii 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-92297: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.