Grammatophyllum martae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martae
ID:
975794
Status:
valid
Authors:
Quisumb. ex Valmayor & D.Tiu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Philipp. Orchid Rev. A-V(3): 18 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975132
Common Names
- Martae Grammatophyllum
- Giant Orchid
- Grammatophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grammatophyllum martae (also called 'Marta's Grammatophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid, growing in humid, shady forests. It has two narrow, leathery leaves and a single flower with a white lip and yellow petals.
Uses & Benefits
Grammatophyllum martae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grammatophyllum martae has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grammatophyllum martae is a terrestrial orchid species native to the Philippines. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The best method of cultivation is to grow the plant in a well-draining medium such as bark chips or sphagnum moss. The plant should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Grammatophyllum martae
Grammatophyllum martae can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Species in the Grammatophyllum genus
Grammatophyllum ravanii, Grammatophyllum elegans, Grammatophyllum fenzlianum, Grammatophyllum kinabaluense, Grammatophyllum martae, Grammatophyllum measuresianum, Grammatophyllum multiflorum, Grammatophyllum pantherinum, Grammatophyllum schmidtianum, Grammatophyllum scriptum, Grammatophyllum speciosum, Grammatophyllum stapeliiflorum, Grammatophyllum wallisii,
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-92275: Based on the initial data import
Eduardo Quisumbing (1895-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quisumb.' in the authors string.
Helen Layosa Valmayor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valmayor' in the authors string.
Danny Tiu (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Tiu' in the authors string.