Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gustavi
ID:
216367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 24: 236 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215696

Common Names

  • Huntleya gustavi
  • Gustav's Huntleya
  • Gustav's Orchid

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Description

Huntleya gustavi (also called Gustav's Huntleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a short stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white with a yellow center. It grows in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Huntleya gustavi is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huntleya gustavi has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huntleya gustavi is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment with temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). Once the seedlings have developed a few leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Huntleya gustavi

Huntleya gustavi can be found in tropical America.

Huntleya gustavi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huntleya gustavi?

Huntleya gustavi

What is the common name of Huntleya gustavi?

Gustav's huntleya

Where is Huntleya gustavi found?

It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.

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

IPNI record: 124832-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001350720
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-100836: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.