Govenia matudae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
matudae
ID:
431677
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.W.Greenw. & Soto Arenas
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 5-6: t. 590 (2002 publ. 2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431009
Common Names
- Govenia matudae
- Matudae Govenia
- Matudae Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Govenia matudae (also called Govenia, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Govenia matudae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, with 5 petals; Seed: small, black, round; Seedlings: small, green, with 5 leaves
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Govenia matudae is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Govenia matudae
Govenia matudae can be found in Mexico.
Govenia matudae FAQ
What type of plant is Govenia matudae?
Govenia matudae is a small shrub.
What is the average height of Govenia matudae?
The average height of Govenia matudae is between 1 and 2 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Govenia matudae?
The average lifespan of Govenia matudae is between 5 and 10 years.
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-247294: Based on the initial data import
Miguel Ángel Soto Arenas (1963-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soto Arenas' in the authors string.
Edward Warren Greenwood (1918-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.W.Greenw.' in the authors string.