Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
florenciae
ID:
977116

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.Hallé) Senghas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976454



Common Names

  • Gunnarella florenciae
  • Florenciae Gunnarella
  • Florence's Gunnarella


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Description

Gunnarella florenciae (also called Florence's Gunnarella, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the genus Gunnarella. It is a small to medium-sized epiphyte with a short, creeping rhizome and thin, fleshy roots. It is native to New Caledonia and grows in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Gunnarella florenciae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gunnarella florenciae 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 florenciae 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 florenciae

Gunnarella florenciae 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-93524: 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.