Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
974442

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1899: 111 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973780

Common Names

  • Glomera papuana
  • Papuana Glomera
  • Papuana Orchid

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Description

Glomera papuana (also called Papuan Glomeropitcairnia, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid found in Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome, with leaves that are lanceolate in shape and have a petiole. It is found in humid tropical forests, at altitudes of up to 1000m.

Uses & Benefits

Glomera papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its ability to reduce stress, improve mood, and purify the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glomera papuana 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 papuana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Glomera papuana

Glomera papuana can be found in the tropical forests of New Guinea.

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,

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