Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pilifera
ID:
974448

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 15: 28 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973786

Common Names

  • Glomera pilifera
  • Pilifera Glomera
  • Pilifera Orchid

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Description

Glomera pilifera (also called Glomera pilifera, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical regions of South East Asia. It is a terrestrial plant with an upright stem and long, thin leaves. The flowers are small and white, with a yellowish-green center. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and damp meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Glomera pilifera 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

Flower: White or cream-colored, with four petals. Seed: Small, black and round. Seedlings: Have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glomera pilifera 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 pilifera

Glomera pilifera 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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