Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
randiana
ID:
975493

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr. & L.M.Perry) N.Snow

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 477 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974831

Common Names

  • Gossia Randiana
  • Randiana Gossia
  • Randiana Star Orchid

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Description

Gossia randiana (also called Rand's Gossia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Australia. It is a terrestrial plant with short stems and broad, oval leaves. It has white flowers with a yellow center and is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gossia randiana 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

Gossia randiana 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

Gossia randiana is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize twice a year.

Where to Find Gossia randiana

Gossia randiana is native to New Caledonia and can be found in humid forests at elevations of 500-1000m.

Species in the Gossia genus

Gossia acmenoides, Gossia bamagensis, Gossia bidwillii, Gossia byrnesii, Gossia dallachyana, Gossia floribunda, Gossia fragrantissima, Gossia gonoclada, Gossia grayi, Gossia hillii, Gossia inophloia, Gossia lewisensis, Gossia lucida, Gossia macilwraithensis, Gossia myrsinocarpa, Gossia pubiflora, Gossia punctata, Gossia retusa, Gossia sankowskyorum, Gossia shepherdii, Gossia longipetiolata, Gossia scottiana, Gossia yelana, Gossia alaternoides, Gossia colnettiana, Gossia clusioides, Gossia kuakuensis, Gossia vieillardii, Gossia aphthosa, Gossia virotii, Gossia nigripes, Gossia pancheri, Gossia diversifolia, Gossia eugenioides, Gossia randiana, Gossia salomonensis, Gossia versteeghii, Gossia angustifolia, Gossia ngaensis, Gossia mandjeliaensis, Gossia kaalaensis, Gossia ramiflora, Gossia conduplicata, Gossia katepahiensis, Gossia ouazangouensis, Gossia bourailensis, Gossia conspicua,

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-91977: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.