Githopsis pulchella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
833784
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vatke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 714 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833119
Common Names
- Githopsis Pulchella
- Pulchella
- Githopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Githopsis pulchella (also called Pulchella 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 pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Githopsis pulchella sub. pulchellaGithopsis pulchella sub. serpentinicola Morin
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Githopsis pulchella 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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Githopsis pulchella 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 pulchella
Githopsis pulchella is native to the southeastern United States.
Githopsis pulchella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Githopsis pulchella?
Githopsis pulchella
What is the family of Githopsis pulchella?
Plantaginaceae
Where is Githopsis pulchella found?
Githopsis pulchella is found in North America.
Species in the Githopsis genus
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-370299: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.