Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
neocaledonica
ID:
977120

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

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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.

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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 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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
Karlheinz Senghas (1928-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Senghas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945229-1: Based on the initial data import