Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
kamassi
ID:
975137

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr. : 189 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974475

Common Names

  • Gonioma kamassi
  • Kamassi Gonioma
  • Gonioma

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Description

Gonioma kamassi (also called 'Kamassi Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has a single, erect, leafy stem and produces fragrant, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gonioma kamassi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gonioma kamassi has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round capsule containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonioma kamassi is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Gonioma kamassi

Gonioma kamassi is native to Colombia and can be found in the western part of the country.

Species in the Gonioma genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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