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Summary
Geodorum densiflorum otherwise known as Nodding Swamp Orchid is a perennial orchid commonly found in East Asia. Its shoots are about 20-30cm long. It has pseudobulbs that are usually about 13-26mm n diameter. The leaves are oval in shape and are pleated along their length. The flowering stalk has 8-10 pink flowers. In Australia, it has been considered as an endangered species due to urbanization. The tuberous base is used to moisturize body parts and to relieve soreness. It also yields a glue-like substance with great tenacity used for cementing parts of musical instruments.
Physical Characteristics
Geodorum densiflorum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in) at a fast rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
Arethusa glutinosa Blanco Cistella cernua (Willd.) Blume Cymbidium pictum R.Br. Dendrobium haenkeanu
Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Gum
None known
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Medicinal Uses
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Emollient Poultice Skin
The tuberous base is regarded as emollient when utilized as a poultice[345 ].
References More on Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Adhesive Cosmetic Gum
Other Uses: A glue-like substance is obtained from the tuberous roots[46 ]. A very strong glue with great tenacity[46 ]. It is used for cementing parts of musical instruments such as guitars and mandolins[46 , 345 ]. The glue is prepared in different ways. The simplest method is to simply split the rhizomes and then rub the pulp on the surfaces to be glued[579 ]. Alternatively, when the rhizomes are first cooked and then finely grated, they are said to have great tenacity[345 , 579 ]. The water extraction of the plant gives a gum which is separated by precipitation with alcohol. This gum has exceptional strength and lasting power[579 ].
Special Uses
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Cultivation details
A tropical plant. It grows on lighter soils including sand. An orchid that has a fleshy rhizome. It has round false bulbs and several broad leaves.
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Propagation
Plants are grown from seeds.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
kula
Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Australia, New Guinea,
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(Lam.) Schltr.
Botanical References
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