Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rendle) Senghas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 39: 73 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976458
Common Names
- Gunnarella neocaledonica
- Neocaledonica Gunnarella
- New Caledonian Gunnarella
Description
Gunnarella neocaledonica (also called New Caledonian 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 neocaledonica 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 neocaledonica is white with a yellow center, and has a sweet smell. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gunnarella neocaledonica is a terrestrial orchid native to New Caledonia. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny to partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, humus-rich potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Gunnarella neocaledonica
Gunnarella neocaledonica 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,