Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maya
ID:
972292

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.F.Cook) H.J.Quero & Read

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 11: 152 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971630

Common Names

  • Gaussia maya
  • Maya Orchid
  • Orchid

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Description

Gaussia maya (also called Maya Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Central America, found in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in moist montane forests, often in shady locations, at elevations of 500–1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Gaussia maya has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaussia maya has white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaussia maya is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Gaussia maya

Gaussia maya is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-88907: Based on the initial data import
Orator Fuller Cook (1867-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.F.Cook' in the authors string.
Hermilo J. Quero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Quero' in the authors string.
Robert William Read (1931-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Read' in the authors string.