Status:
valid
Authors:
Hett., Ibisch & E.G.Gonç.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 55: 37 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431000
Common Names
- Gorgonidium striatum
- Striatum Gorgonidium
- Striatum Orchid
Description
Gorgonidium striatum (also called Striped gorgonidium, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a dense crown. It is found in moist forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Gorgonidium striatum 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, yellow, with 5 petals; Seed: small, black, round; Seedlings: small, green, with 5 leaves
Cultivation and Propagation
Gorgonidium striatum 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 Gorgonidium striatum
Gorgonidium striatum can be found in Central and South America, including in the Amazon rainforest.
Gorgonidium striatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gorgonidium striatum?
Gorgonidium striatum
What is the common name of Gorgonidium striatum?
Striped Gorgonidium
What is the natural habitat of Gorgonidium striatum?
It is native to Colombia
Species in the Gorgonidium genus
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus,
Adelonema allenii,
Adelonema crinipes,
Adelonema hammelii,
Adelonema kvistii,
Adelonema mofflerianum,
Adelonema orientale,
Adelonema pallidinervium,
Adelonema panamense,
Adelonema peltatum,
Adelonema picturatum,
Adelonema roezlii,
Adelonema speariae,
Adelonema wallisii,
Adelonema wendlandii,
Adelonema yanamonoense,
Aglaodorum griffithii,
Aglaonema brevispathum,
Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae,
Aglaonema cochinchinense,
Aglaonema commutatum,
Aglaonema cordifolium,
Aglaonema costatum,
Aglaonema densinervium,
Aglaonema flemingianum,
Aglaonema hookerianum,
Aglaonema marantifolium,
Aglaonema modestum,
Aglaonema nebulosum,
Aglaonema nitidum,
Aglaonema ovatum,
Aglaonema philippinense,
Aglaonema pictum,
Aglaonema pumilum,
Aglaonema rotunda,
Aglaonema simplex,
Aglaonema tricolor,
Aglaonema vittatum,
Aglaonema robeleynii,
Aglaonema birmanicum,
Aglaonema nicobaricum,
Aglaonema tassae,
Alloschemone inopinata,
Alloschemone occidentalis,
Alocasia megawatiae,
Alocasia chaii,
Alocasia infernalis,
Alocasia nycteris,
Alocasia hypoleuca,
Alocasia jiewhoei,