Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sellowii
ID:
913498

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 104: 398 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912833

Common Names

  • Gomesa Sellowii
  • Sellowii Gomesa
  • Sellowii Star Orchid

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Description

Gomesa sellowii (also called 'Sellow's Gomesa', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Brazil. It is found in humid montane forests, usually at elevations of 500-1500 m. It has thin, curved leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips.

Uses & Benefits

Gomesa sellowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gomesa sellowii has a small, white flower with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and narrow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomesa sellowii is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, as it can be grown from seed or from division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. It should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. Propagation can be done by dividing the rhizomes or by taking stem cuttings.

Where to Find Gomesa sellowii

Gomesa sellowii can be found in the Andes mountains of northern South America.

Gomesa sellowii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomesa sellowii?

Gomesa sellowii

What is the common name of Gomesa sellowii?

Sellow's Gomesa

Where is Gomesa sellowii native to?

Brazil

Species in the Gomesa genus

Gomesa divaricata, Gomesa adamantina, Gomesa albinoi, Gomesa amicta, Gomesa barbaceniae, Gomesa barbata, Gomesa bicolor, Gomesa bifolia, Gomesa blanchetii, Gomesa bohnkiana, Gomesa brasiliensis, Gomesa brieniana, Gomesa caldensis, Gomesa calimaniana, Gomesa chapadensis, Gomesa chrysoptera, Gomesa chrysopterantha, Gomesa ciliata, Gomesa cogniauxiana, Gomesa colnagoi, Gomesa colorata, Gomesa concolor, Gomesa cornigera, Gomesa croesus, Gomesa cruciata, Gomesa cuneata, Gomesa damacenoi, Gomesa dasytyle, Gomesa discifera, Gomesa doniana, Gomesa echinata, Gomesa edmundoi, Gomesa eleutherosepala, Gomesa emilii, Gomesa flexuosa, Gomesa forbesii, Gomesa fuscans, Gomesa fuscopetala, Gomesa gardneri, Gomesa gilva, Gomesa gracilis, Gomesa gravesiana, Gomesa gutfreundiana, Gomesa hookeri, Gomesa hydrophila, Gomesa imperatoris-maximiliani, Gomesa insignis, Gomesa itapetingensis, Gomesa jucunda, Gomesa kautskyi,

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-457760: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.