Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
purpusii
ID:
975755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 412 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975093

Common Names

  • Purpusii Govenia
  • Govenia Orchid
  • Govenia

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Description

Govenia purpusii (also called 'Purpus' Govenia', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in wet, shady forests. It has two broad, fleshy leaves and a single flower with a white lip and yellow petals.

Uses & Benefits

Govenia purpusii is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Govenia purpusii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Govenia purpusii is a tropical orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering. It is best to fertilize the plant every few months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Govenia purpusii

Govenia purpusii can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.

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-92232: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.