Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
462422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Beer) Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 537 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461754

Common Names

  • Guianensis Lindmania
  • Lindmania guianensis
  • Guianensis Lindmania

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Description

Lindmania guianensis (also called Guianensis Lindmania, among many other common names) is a species of terrestrial orchids native to South America. It is a small plant with thin, wiry stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid, shady forests and is found in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Uses & Benefits

Lindmania guianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lindmania guianensis var. guianensis
Lindmania guianensis var. vestita (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lindmania guianensis is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindmania guianensis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lindmania guianensis

Lindmania guianensis is native to South America, primarily in the Amazon rainforest.

Lindmania guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindmania guianensis?

Lindmania guianensis

What is the common name of Lindmania guianensis?

Lindmania

What is the natural habitat of Lindmania guianensis?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Lindmania genus

Lindmania arachnoidea, Lindmania argentea, Lindmania atrorosea, Lindmania aurea, Lindmania brachyphylla, Lindmania candelabriforma, Lindmania cylindrostachya, Lindmania dendritica, Lindmania dyckioides, Lindmania geniculata, Lindmania gracillima, Lindmania guianensis, Lindmania holstii, Lindmania huberi, Lindmania imitans, Lindmania lateralis, Lindmania longipes, Lindmania maguirei, Lindmania marahuacae, Lindmania minor, Lindmania navioides, Lindmania nubigena, Lindmania oliva-estevae, Lindmania phelpsiae, Lindmania piresii, Lindmania riparia, Lindmania saxicola, Lindmania serrulata, Lindmania smithiana, Lindmania stenophylla, Lindmania steyermarkii, Lindmania subsimplex, Lindmania thyrsoidea, Lindmania tillandsioides, Lindmania wurdackii, Lindmania vinotincta, Lindmania capitata, Lindmania candelabriformis,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Johann Georg Beer (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beer' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:140552-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].