Govenia viaria - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viaria
ID:
431679
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 3: 26 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431011
Common Names
- Govenia viaria
- Viaria Govenia
- Viaria Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Govenia viaria (also called Govenia, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Govenia viaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, with 5 petals; Seed: small, black, round; Seedlings: small, green, with 5 leaves
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Govenia viaria is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Govenia viaria
Govenia viaria can be found in the southeastern United States, including Florida.
Govenia viaria FAQ
What type of plant is Govenia viaria?
Govenia viaria is a small shrub.
What is the average height of Govenia viaria?
The average height of Govenia viaria is between 1 and 2 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Govenia viaria?
The average lifespan of Govenia viaria is between 5 and 10 years.
Species in the Govenia genus
Govenia floridana, Govenia greenwoodii, Govenia matudae, Govenia viaria, Govenia rubellilabia, Govenia alba, Govenia bella, Govenia ciliilabia, Govenia dressleriana, Govenia elliptica, Govenia fasciata, Govenia jouyana, Govenia lagenophora, Govenia latifolia, Govenia liliacea, Govenia praecox, Govenia purpusii, Govenia quadriplicata, Govenia sodiroi, Govenia superba, Govenia tequilana, Govenia tingens, Govenia utriculata, Govenia vilcabambana, Govenia plowmanii, Govenia renilabia,
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-247295: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.