Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
833776

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 221 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833111

Common Names

  • Githopsis Diffusa
  • Diffusa
  • Githopsis

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Description

Githopsis diffusa (also called Diffusa Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species endemic to the tropical rainforest of South America. It has long, thin, pale green leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It is found in humid, shady areas in the lowland rainforest and grows on trees and other plants.

Uses & Benefits

Githopsis diffusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Githopsis diffusa sub. guadalupensis (Morin) Lammers
Githopsis diffusa sub. candida (Ewan) Morin
Githopsis diffusa sub. filicaulis (Ewan) Morin
Githopsis diffusa sub. diffusa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Githopsis diffusa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Githopsis diffusa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist sand or a soil-less medium. The plants should be grown in full sun in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Githopsis diffusa

Githopsis diffusa is native to the southeastern United States.

Githopsis diffusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Githopsis diffusa?

Githopsis diffusa

What is the family of Githopsis diffusa?

Plantaginaceae

Where is Githopsis diffusa found?

Githopsis diffusa is found in North America.

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-370290: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.