Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
schwerei
ID:
1333616

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Keller) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 124(1314, Suppl.): 37 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346070



Common Names

  • Schwerei Gymnadenia
  • Gymnadenia schwerei
  • Schwerei Gymnadenia


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Description

Gymnadenia schwerei (also called 'Schwere's Gymnadenia', among many other common names) is a small herb native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can grow up to 0.5 meters tall and has a stem diameter of up to 0.1 meters. It is found in tropical rainforests and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnadenia schwerei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and can be used to create a lush, green look in any space. It is also known to be a good air purifier, removing toxins from the air and helping to improve air quality.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnadenia schwerei has small, white flowers with a yellow lip and a long spur. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnadenia schwerei can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It is best grown in an area with high humidity and temperatures between 10-25°C. It is important to keep the soil moist, but not wet, and to avoid direct sunlight.

Where to Find Gymnadenia schwerei

Gymnadenia schwerei is native to Austria and can be found in alpine meadows.

Gymnadenia schwerei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnadenia schwerei?

Gymnadenia schwerei

What is the common name of Gymnadenia schwerei?

Schwere's Gymnadenia

What is the natural habitat of Gymnadenia schwerei?

Tropical forests

Species in the Gymnadenia genus

Gymnadenia runei, Gymnadenia archiducis-joannis, Gymnadenia austriaca, Gymnadenia bicornis, Gymnadenia borealis, Gymnadenia borisii, Gymnadenia buschmanniae, Gymnadenia carpatica, Gymnadenia chanousiana, Gymnadenia conopsea, Gymnadenia corneliana, Gymnadenia crassinervis, Gymnadenia delphineae, Gymnadenia densiflora, Gymnadenia dolomitensis, Gymnadenia eggeriana, Gymnadenia emeiensis, Gymnadenia frivaldii, Gymnadenia gabasiana, Gymnadenia godferyana, Gymnadenia heufleri, Gymnadenia intermedia, Gymnadenia lithopolitanica, Gymnadenia miniata, Gymnadenia nigra, Gymnadenia odoratissima, Gymnadenia orchidis, Gymnadenia pyrenaeensis, Gymnadenia rhellicani, Gymnadenia stiriaca, Gymnadenia taquetii, Gymnadenia truongiae, Gymnadenia turnowskyi, Gymnadenia wettsteiniana, Gymnadenia widderi, Gymnadenia densiflora, Gymnadenia fohringeri, Gymnadenia geigelsteiniana, Gymnadenia hedrenii, Gymnadenia hubertii, Gymnadenia schwerei, Gymnadenia trummeriana, Gymnadenia moritziana, Gymnadenia petzenensis, Gymnadenia teppneri, Gymnadenia bicolor, Gymnadenia hygrophila, Gymnadenia abelii, Gymnadenia kaeseri,

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

Gottfried Keller (1873-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Keller' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.