Grosourdya tripercus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tripercus
ID:
976293
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 181 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975631
Common Names
- Grosourdya tripercus
- Tripercus Grosourdya
- Grosourdya Tripercus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grosourdya tripercus (also called Three-pointed Grosourdya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with long, narrow, leathery leaves. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Grosourdya tripercus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: white or pinkish, with a yellow or orange-yellow centre. Seed: small, round, black and shiny. Seedlings: have a short stem and a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grosourdya tripercus is a terrestrial orchid species native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It requires a warm, moist environment and partial shade. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Grosourdya tripercus
Grosourdya tripercus can be found in the tropical rainforests of 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-92748: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.