Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 2: 2 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973708
Common Names
- Glomera dekockii
- Dekockii Glomera
- Glomera dekockii Plant
Description
Glomera dekockii (also called Dekock's Glomera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. It grows in lowland forests, usually in areas with sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Glomera dekockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its beautiful foliage and bright flowers make it a great addition to any garden or home. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Glomera dekockii are small, greenish-white, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
Where to Find Glomera dekockii
Glomera dekockii can be found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Species in the Glomera genus
Glomera myrtillus,
Glomera sepalosiphon,
Glomera pseudomonanthos,
Glomera mayuensis,
Glomera acicularis,
Glomera acuminata,
Glomera acutiflora,
Glomera adenocarpa,
Glomera affinis,
Glomera albiviridis,
Glomera amboinensis,
Glomera angiensis,
Glomera asperata,
Glomera aurea,
Glomera bambusiformis,
Glomera bismarckiensis,
Glomera bougainvilleana,
Glomera brachychaete,
Glomera brevipetala,
Glomera calocephala,
Glomera carnea,
Glomera carolinensis,
Glomera celebica,
Glomera compressa,
Glomera confusa,
Glomera conglutinata,
Glomera cyatheicola,
Glomera dekockii,
Glomera dentifera,
Glomera dependens,
Glomera diosmoides,
Glomera dischorensis,
Glomera distichifolia,
Glomera dubia,
Glomera elegantula,
Glomera emarginata,
Glomera ericifolia,
Glomera erythrosma,
Glomera flaccida,
Glomera flammula,
Glomera fransseniana,
Glomera fruticula,
Glomera fruticulosa,
Glomera fusca,
Glomera gamosepalata,
Glomera geelvinkensis,
Glomera glomeroides,
Glomera goliathensis,
Glomera gracilis,
Glomera graminifolia,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,