Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ilhagrandense
ID:
1323575

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

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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.

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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 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

Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
George Francis Carr Jr. (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.F.Carr' in the authors string.