Shepherd's Crook Orchid, Nodding Orchid
Geodorum neocaledonicum

Family: Orchidaceae

What it is like

A ground orchid. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 20-40 cm high. They have crowded, fleshy pseudobulbs. They are 2-3 cm across. The leafy stem is 3-8 cm long. There are 3-5 leaves and they are 15-35 cm long by 4-8 cm wide. They are oval or sword shaped. They are dark green with wavy edges. The flower stem is 15-30 cm long. The flowers are 2 cm across and pale pink or white.

There are about 16 Geodorum species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in hot climates. It grows in rainforest in high rainfall areas. It needs light shade and good drainage.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin), New Caledonia, Pacific

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Rhizomes, root

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by division or from seed sown under sterile conditions.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Geodorum pictum (R.Br.)Lindley; Confused with Geodorum densiflorum(Lam.)Schltr.;