Status:
valid
Authors:
P.O'Byrne, Gokusing & J.J.Wood
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 15: 23 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343336
Common Names
- Grosourdya milneri
- Milneri Grosourdya
- Grosourdya
Description
Grosourdya milneri (also called Milner's Grosourdya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small, epiphytic herb with an underground rhizome. It is native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan, where it grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Grosourdya milneri is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grosourdya milneri has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grosourdya milneri is a small epiphytic orchid species native to Madagascar. It is best grown in a humid and warm environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of sphagnum moss and perlite. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs, or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination.
Where to Find Grosourdya milneri
Grosourdya milneri is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Grosourdya milneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grosourdya milneri?
Grosourdya milneri
What is the common name of Grosourdya milneri?
Milner's Grosourdya
Where is Grosourdya milneri native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Grosourdya genus
Grosourdya urunensis,
Grosourdya bicornuta,
Grosourdya appendiculata,
Grosourdya callifera,
Grosourdya emarginata,
Grosourdya incurvicalcar,
Grosourdya minutiflora,
Grosourdya muscosa,
Grosourdya pulvinifera,
Grosourdya quinquelobata,
Grosourdya tripercus,
Grosourdya zollingeri,
Grosourdya bigibba,
Grosourdya ciliata,
Grosourdya decipiens,
Grosourdya fasciculata,
Grosourdya leytensis,
Grosourdya lobata,
Grosourdya mindanaensis,
Grosourdya myosurus,
Grosourdya nitida,
Grosourdya milneri,
Grosourdya vietnamica,
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
Linus Gokusing: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gokusing' in the authors string.