Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pensilis
ID:
974447

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 8: 13 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973785

Common Names

  • Glomera pensilis
  • Pensilis Glomera
  • Pensilis Orchid

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Description

Glomera pensilis (also called Hanging 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 pensilis 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 pensilis 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 pensilis 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 pensilis

Glomera pensilis 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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