Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nambana
ID:
977119

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.A.Lewis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47: 687 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976457



Common Names

  • Gunnarella nambana
  • Nambana Gunnarella
  • Nambana's Gunnarella


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Description

Gunnarella nambana (also called Nambana 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 nambana 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 nambana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gunnarella nambana is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny to partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, humus-rich potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Gunnarella nambana

Gunnarella nambana 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-93527: Based on the initial data import
Beverley Ann Lewis (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.A.Lewis' in the authors string.