Grosourdya urunensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urunensis
ID:
921428
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Wood, C.L.Chan & A.L.Lamb
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 8: 13 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920763
Common Names
- Grosourdya Urunensis
- Urunensis Grosourdya
- Urunensis Grosourdya Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grosourdya urunensis (also called Urun Palm, among many other common names) is a plant species in the family Arecaceae. It is a small palm, up to 5 m tall, with yellow flowers. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It grows in lowland and montane rainforest, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Grosourdya urunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Grosourdya urunensis is a yellow-green color with a white lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grosourdya urunensis is a terrestrial or epiphytic orchid species native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome. The plant should be divided every two to three years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Grosourdya urunensis
Grosourdya urunensis is native to the rainforests of French Guiana.
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-466287: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Anthony Lamb (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Lamb' in the authors string.
Chu Lun Chan (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Chan' in the authors string.