Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fusca
ID:
974390

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66: 171 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973728

Common Names

  • Fusca Glomera
  • Glomera fusca
  • Fusca Glomer

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Description

Glomera fusca (also called Glomera fusca, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Guinea. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Glomera fusca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glomera fusca has small white flowers with four petals and a prominent central stamen. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glomera fusca can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Glomera fusca

Glomera fusca 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-90908: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.