Status:
valid
Authors:
V.P.Castro & G.F.Carr
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. Brasil. 3: t. 266 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336029
Common Names
- Grandiphyllum ilhagrandense
- Ilha Grande Grandiphyllum
- Grandiphyllum
Description
Grandiphyllum ilhagrandense (also called Ilha Grande Grandiphyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Ilha Grande region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Grandiphyllum ilhagrandense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Grandiphyllum ilhagrandense is white with purple markings, and has a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grandiphyllum ilhagrandense can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a mature stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant will root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Grandiphyllum ilhagrandense
Grandiphyllum ilhagrandense is native to Brazil and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Grandiphyllum ilhagrandense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grandiphyllum ilhagrandense?
Grandiphyllum ilhagrandense
What is the common name of Grandiphyllum ilhagrandense?
Ilha Grande Grandiphyllum
What is the natural habitat of Grandiphyllum ilhagrandense?
Moist woods and thickets
Species in the Grandiphyllum genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
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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,