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
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.
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 Githopsis genus
Species in the Campanulaceae family
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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,