Goodyera grandis
(Bl.)Bl.
Orchid
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Description
An orchid which grows in the soil. It grows 20-60 cm high. It has fleshy creeping stems. These are 0.6-0.8 cm across. The leaves are oval and thin and dull green. There are 3-6 leaves. They are 12-18 cm long by 2.5-5 cm wide. They are scattered along the stem. The leaf stalks are 3-6 cm long. The flowers stem is 30-50 cm long. The flowers are pale pink and hairy. They are about 1 cm across. They are produced in fleshy spikes at the end of the plant. There are 10-20 flowers.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical and subtropical plant. It occurs naturally in shady rainforests. They need shady humid conditions and a humus rich soil.
Where It Grows
Australia*, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed or by dividing the plant.
Notes
There are about 40 Goodyera species. They are mostly tropical.
Synonyms
References (3)
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1992, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 4. Lothian. p 412
- Jones D, L, 1986, Ornamental Rainforest Plants in Australia, Reed Books, p 322
- Powell, J.M., Ethnobotany. In Paijmans, K., 1976, New Guinea Vegetation. Australian National University Press. p 110
