Govenia elliptica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
975739
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 26: 153 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975077
Common Names
- Elliptica Govenia
- Govenia Orchid
- Govenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Govenia elliptica (also called Elliptic Govenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, open forests and shrublands. It is a small, epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall and has white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Govenia elliptica is an ornamental plant that is often used for its attractive foliage. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Govenia elliptica has small, white flowers with yellowish green sepals and petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings have two to three pairs of leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Govenia elliptica is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Govenia elliptica
Govenia elliptica can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.
Species in the Govenia genus
Govenia floridana, Govenia greenwoodii, Govenia matudae, Govenia viaria, Govenia rubellilabia, Govenia alba, Govenia bella, Govenia ciliilabia, Govenia dressleriana, Govenia elliptica, Govenia fasciata, Govenia jouyana, Govenia lagenophora, Govenia latifolia, Govenia liliacea, Govenia praecox, Govenia purpusii, Govenia quadriplicata, Govenia sodiroi, Govenia superba, Govenia tequilana, Govenia tingens, Govenia utriculata, Govenia vilcabambana, Govenia plowmanii, Govenia renilabia,
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-92218: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.