Lockhartia goyazensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goyazensis
ID:
231168
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 10: 768 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230499
Common Names
- Lockhartia goyazensis
- Goyaz Lockhartia
- Goyaz Lockhartia Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lockhartia goyazensis (also called Goyaz Lockhartia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in Central and South America. It has long, thin, green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests, usually on other plants or trees.
Uses & Benefits
Lockhartia goyazensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lockhartia goyazensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lockhartia goyazensis is a terrestrial orchid native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on trees or other plants, and is an easy to grow species. It prefers a warm and humid environment, and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or through seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist medium and kept in a warm and humid environment.
Where to Find Lockhartia goyazensis
Lockhartia goyazensis can be found in Brazil.
Lockhartia goyazensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lockhartia goyazensis?
Lockhartia goyazensis
What is the common name of Lockhartia goyazensis?
Goyaz Lockhartia
Where is Lockhartia goyazensis native to?
Brazil
Species in the Lockhartia genus
Lockhartia acuta, Lockhartia amoena, Lockhartia bennettii, Lockhartia chocoensis, Lockhartia dipleura, Lockhartia genegeorgei, Lockhartia goyazensis, Lockhartia grandibractea, Lockhartia hercodonta, Lockhartia imbricata, Lockhartia latilabris, Lockhartia lepticaula, Lockhartia longifolia, Lockhartia ludibunda, Lockhartia lunifera, Lockhartia micrantha, Lockhartia oblongicallosa, Lockhartia obtusata, Lockhartia odontochila, Lockhartia oerstedii, Lockhartia parthenocomos, Lockhartia parthenoglossa, Lockhartia schunkei, Lockhartia serra, Lockhartia tuberculata, Lockhartia ivainae, Lockhartia galeottiana, Lockhartia viruensis, Lockhartia niesseniae, Lockhartia endresiana, Lockhartia rugosifolia, Lockhartia tenuiflora, Lockhartia compacta,
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-115023: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.