Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pohlianum
ID:
923718

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) Docha Neto

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Orchidstud. 2: 42 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923053



Common Names

  • Grandiphyllum pohlianum
  • Pohlianum Grandiphyllum
  • Pohl's Grandiphyllum


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Description

Grandiphyllum pohlianum (also called Pohl's Grandiphyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has bright red flowers and glossy green leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Grandiphyllum pohlianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grandiphyllum pohlianum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grandiphyllum pohlianum is a species of epiphytic orchid native to South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed, which should be sown in a warm, humid environment. Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Grandiphyllum pohlianum

Grandiphyllum pohlianum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

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-468737: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Americo Docha Neto (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Docha Neto' in the authors string.