Gaussia spirituana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moya & Leiva
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Revista Jard. Bot. Nac. Univ. Habana 12: 16 (1991 publ. 1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971634
Common Names
- Gaussia spirituana
- Spirituana Orchid
- Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gaussia spirituana (also called Spirituan 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 spirituana 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 spirituana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gaussia spirituana 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 spirituana
Gaussia spirituana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
Species in the Gaussia genus
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-88910: Based on the initial data import
Ángela T. Leiva Sánchez (1948-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leiva' in the authors string.
Celio E. Moya López (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moya' in the authors string.