Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gnoma
ID:
1330277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Archila, Chiron & Szlach.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 15: 239 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342731



Common Names

  • Sobralia gnoma
  • Gnoma Sobralia
  • Sobralia Gnoma


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Description

Sobralia gnoma (also called Gnoma's Sobralia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is a small sized epiphyte with a pseudobulb up to 2 cm long and 1 cm wide. It is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000 to 2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Sobralia gnoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sobralia gnoma has large, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobralia gnoma is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from division. The plant should be carefully divided and each division should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. The divisions should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Once the divisions have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots and given regular fertilizer.

Where to Find Sobralia gnoma

Sobralia gnoma can be found in the Gnoma region of Costa Rica.

Sobralia gnoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sobralia gnoma?

Sobralia gnoma

What is the natural habitat of Sobralia gnoma?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

What is the flowering season of Sobralia gnoma?

It flowers from April to June.

Species in the Sobralia genus

Sobralia allenii, Sobralia altissima, Sobralia amabilis, Sobralia anceps, Sobralia antioquiensis, Sobralia atropubescens, Sobralia augusta, Sobralia biflora, Sobralia bimaculata, Sobralia bletiae, Sobralia boliviensis, Sobralia calliantha, Sobralia callosa, Sobralia caloglossa, Sobralia candida, Sobralia carazoi, Sobralia cataractarum, Sobralia cattleya, Sobralia chatoensis, Sobralia chrysantha, Sobralia chrysoleuca, Sobralia chrysostoma, Sobralia ciliata, Sobralia crocea, Sobralia decora, Sobralia densifoliata, Sobralia dichotoma, Sobralia dissimilis, Sobralia dorbignyana, Sobralia doremiliae, Sobralia ecuadorana, Sobralia elisabethiae, Sobralia exilis, Sobralia fenzliana, Sobralia fimbriata, Sobralia fragrans, Sobralia fruticetorum, Sobralia galeottiana, Sobralia gentryi, Sobralia gloriosa, Sobralia granitica, Sobralia hagsateri, Sobralia hawkesii, Sobralia helleri, Sobralia herzogii, Sobralia hirta, Sobralia hoppii, Sobralia infundibuligera, Sobralia intermedia, Sobralia kermesina,

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.