Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Senghas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 39: 73 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976456
Common Names
- Gunnarella laxus
- Laxus Gunnarella
- Loose Gunnarella
Description
Gunnarella laxus (also called Loose Gunnarella, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the genus Gunnarella. It is a small to medium-sized epiphyte with a short, creeping rhizome and thin, fleshy roots. It is native to New Caledonia and grows in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Gunnarella laxus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gunnarella laxus is white with a yellow center, and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gunnarella laxus is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It can be cultivated in a well-draining, humus-rich potting mix, such as a combination of bark, peat, and perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done through division of the mature clumps.
Where to Find Gunnarella laxus
Gunnarella laxus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.
Species in the Gunnarella genus
Gunnarella aymardii,
Gunnarella begaudii,
Gunnarella brigittae,
Gunnarella carinata,
Gunnarella florenciae,
Gunnarella gracilis,
Gunnarella laxus,
Gunnarella nambana,
Gunnarella neocaledonica,
Gunnarella robertsii,
Gunnarella carinatus,
Gunnarella neocaledonicus,
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,