Myrosmodes gymnandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gymnandra
ID:
922644
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) C.A.Vargas
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 11(1): 5 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921979
Common Names
- Myrosmodes Gymnandra
- Gymnandra Myrosmodes
- Gymnandra Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myrosmodes gymnandra (also called Gymnandra myrosmodes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to Brazil. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Myrosmodes gymnandra is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers can be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myrosmodes gymnandra has small, white flowers that are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myrosmodes gymnandra is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Myrosmodes gymnandra
Myrosmodes gymnandra can be found in the montane forests of Colombia.
Species in the Myrosmodes genus
Myrosmodes breve, Myrosmodes chiogena, Myrosmodes cochleare, Myrosmodes filamentosum, Myrosmodes nubigenum, Myrosmodes paludosa, Myrosmodes rhynchocarpum, Myrosmodes rostratum, Myrosmodes ustulatum, Myrosmodes gymnandra, Myrosmodes brevis, Myrosmodes subnivalis, Myrosmodes reticulata, Myrosmodes nervosa, Myrosmodes rostrata,
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-467599: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Carlos A. Vargas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Vargas' in the authors string.