Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vallesiaca
ID:
977481

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spiess) P.F.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 79(935): 140. 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976819

Common Names

  • Gymnotraunsteinera vallesiaca
  • Vallesiaca Gymnotraunsteinera
  • Gymnotraunsteinera vallesiaca

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Description

Gymnotraunsteinera vallesiaca (also called Vallesiac Gymnotraunsteinera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Central America and is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests. It has white flowers and grows to a height of 0.3-1.5 m.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnotraunsteinera vallesiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gymnotraunsteinera vallesiaca is white and has a yellowish center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnotraunsteinera vallesiaca is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Gymnotraunsteinera vallesiaca

Gymnotraunsteinera vallesiaca can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central America.

Species in the Gymnotraunsteinera genus

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-93893: Based on the initial data import
Peter Francis Hunt (1936-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Hunt' in the authors string.
Karl Spiess: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spiess' in the authors string.