Glomera
(pronounced: gloh-MER-ah)
Classification
Epidendreae subtribe Glomerinae
Etymology
From the Latin glomis, meaning a ball, referring to the capitate inflorescences of the genus.
Distribution
A genus of about 50 species ranging from Indonesia (Java) to the islands of the Pacific Ocean with a concentration of diversity in New Guinea.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow plants of Glomera in pots or baskets of fine- to medium-grade epiphyte mixture. Provide intermediate to cool temperatures, medium light levels, and regular watering throughout the year.
Literature
van Royen, P. 1974. The genera Glomera and Glossorhyncha (Orchidaceae). Fol. Geobot. Phytotax., Praha, 9:77-85.
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