Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aymardii
ID:
977112

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.Hallé) Senghas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 39: 73 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976450



Common Names

  • Gunnarella aymardii
  • Aymardii Gunnarella
  • Aymard's Gunnarella


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Description

Gunnarella aymardii (also called Gunnarella, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in tropical regions of South America. It has a single, erect, leafy stem and produces small, white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests, wet mountain forests, and moist grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gunnarella aymardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create a hedge or border around a garden or yard.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gunnarella aymardii is white with a yellow center, and has a sweet smell. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gunnarella aymardii is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It can be cultivated in a well-draining, humus-rich potting mix, such as a combination of bark, peat, and perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done through division of the mature clumps.

Where to Find Gunnarella aymardii

Gunnarella aymardii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.

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-93520: Based on the initial data import
Karlheinz Senghas (1928-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Senghas' in the authors string.
Nicolas Hallé (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hallé' in the authors string.