Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cactorum
ID:
921464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salazar & C.Chávez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 262 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920799

Common Names

  • Galeoglossum cactorum
  • Cactorum Galeoglossum
  • G. cactorum

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Description

Galeoglossum cactorum (also called Cactus Galeoglossum, among many other common names) is a plant species in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid, up to 30 cm tall, with white flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia. It grows in lowland and montane rainforest, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galeoglossum cactorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Galeoglossum cactorum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galeoglossum cactorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Galeoglossum cactorum

Galeoglossum cactorum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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-466333: Based on the initial data import
Gerardo A. Salazar (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar' in the authors string.
Cesar Chávez-Rendón: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chávez' in the authors string.