Tolumnia gundlachii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gundlachii
ID:
811122
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Wright ex Griseb.) N.H.Williams & Ackerman
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Orchids (West Palm Beach) 76: 857 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810456
Common Names
- Tolumnia gundlachii
- Tolumnia
- Gundlachii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tolumnia gundlachii (also called Gundlach's Tolumnia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Cuba and the Bahamas. It has long, thin leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tolumnia gundlachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for air purification and to reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tolumnia gundlachii is an orange, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tolumnia gundlachii can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept warm and humid. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Tolumnia gundlachii
Tolumnia gundlachii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Species in the Tolumnia genus
Tolumnia acunae, Tolumnia arizajuliana, Tolumnia bahamensis, Tolumnia calochila, Tolumnia caribensis, Tolumnia compressicaulis, Tolumnia gauntlettii, Tolumnia guianensis, Tolumnia guibertiana, Tolumnia guttata, Tolumnia haitiensis, Tolumnia hawkesiana, Tolumnia henekenii, Tolumnia lemoniana, Tolumnia lucayana, Tolumnia prionochila, Tolumnia pulchella, Tolumnia quadriloba, Tolumnia sasseri, Tolumnia scandens, Tolumnia sylvestris, Tolumnia triquetra, Tolumnia tuerckheimii, Tolumnia urophylla, Tolumnia usneoides, Tolumnia variegata, Tolumnia gundlachii, Tolumnia ann-hadderae, Tolumnia domingensis, Tolumnia floride-phillipsiae, Tolumnia cubense, Tolumnia jimenezii,
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-348710: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.
James D. Ackerman (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ackerman' in the authors string.