Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.Hallé) Senghas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 39: 73 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976451
Common Names
- Gunnarella begaudii
- Begaudii Gunnarella
- Begaud's Gunnarella
Description
Gunnarella begaudii (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 begaudii 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 begaudii is yellow with a red center, and has a pleasant smell. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, light green plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gunnarella begaudii 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 begaudii
Gunnarella begaudii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.
Species in the Gunnarella genus
Gunnarella aymardii,
Gunnarella begaudii,
Gunnarella brigittae,
Gunnarella carinata,
Gunnarella florenciae,
Gunnarella gracilis,
Gunnarella laxus,
Gunnarella nambana,
Gunnarella neocaledonica,
Gunnarella robertsii,
Gunnarella carinatus,
Gunnarella neocaledonicus,
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,