Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pseudomonanthos
ID:
806602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 193 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805936

Common Names

  • Glomera pseudomonanthos
  • False-Flowered Glomera
  • Pseudomonanthos Glomera

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Description

Glomera pseudomonanthos (also called 'False Monanthos', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, erect stem with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Glomera pseudomonanthos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glomera pseudomonanthos has small white flowers with four petals and four stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glomera pseudomonanthos is a small, evergreen perennial that grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can reach heights of up to 1 meter. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Glomera pseudomonanthos

Glomera pseudomonanthos is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in grassland and rocky outcrops.

Glomera pseudomonanthos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glomera pseudomonanthos?

Glomera pseudomonanthos

What is the common name of Glomera pseudomonanthos?

Giant-flowered Glomera

What is the natural habitat of Glomera pseudomonanthos?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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-344204: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.