Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
vermicidum
ID:
975491

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speg.) Bogner & Nicolson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 109: 548 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974829

Common Names

  • Gorgonidium Vermicidum
  • Vermicid Gorgonidium
  • Vermicid Star Orchid

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Description

Gorgonidium vermicidum (also called Worm-like Gorgonidium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Ecuador. It is an epiphyte with long, thin stems and long, thin leaves. It has white flowers with a yellow center and is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gorgonidium vermicidum is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gorgonidium vermicidum has white flowers with yellow centers and a star-shaped seed capsule. The seedlings are small, round and green. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gorgonidium vermicidum is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It should be grown in partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a year.

Where to Find Gorgonidium vermicidum

Gorgonidium vermicidum is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

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,

References

Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
Dan Henry Nicolson (1933-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicolson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:277711-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.