Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
matsuran
ID:
972097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 4: 289 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971435

Common Names

  • Gastrochilus Matsuran
  • Matsuran Gastrochilus
  • Matsuran's Gastrochilus

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Description

Gastrochilus matsuran (also called Matsuran's Lip Orchid, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with a single, leathery leaf and a short stem. It is native to Japan and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrochilus matsuran is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrochilus matsuran has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrochilus matsuran is a tropical orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes. The divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Gastrochilus matsuran

Gastrochilus matsuran is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Gastrochilus genus

Gastrochilus linii, Gastrochilus sonamii, Gastrochilus malipoensis, Gastrochilus alatus, Gastrochilus brevifimbriatus, Gastrochilus acaulis, Gastrochilus acinacifolius, Gastrochilus acutifolius, Gastrochilus affinis, Gastrochilus arunachalensis, Gastrochilus bellinus, Gastrochilus calceolaris, Gastrochilus carnosus, Gastrochilus ciliaris, Gastrochilus corymbosus, Gastrochilus dasypogon, Gastrochilus distichus, Gastrochilus fargesii, Gastrochilus flabelliformis, Gastrochilus formosanus, Gastrochilus fuscopunctatus, Gastrochilus garhwalensis, Gastrochilus gongshanensis, Gastrochilus guangtungensis, Gastrochilus hainanensis, Gastrochilus hoii, Gastrochilus inconspicuus, Gastrochilus intermedius, Gastrochilus japonicus, Gastrochilus linearifolius, Gastrochilus matsudae, Gastrochilus matsuran, Gastrochilus minutiflorus, Gastrochilus nanchuanensis, Gastrochilus nanus, Gastrochilus obliquus, Gastrochilus patinatus, Gastrochilus pechei, Gastrochilus platycalcaratus, Gastrochilus pseudodistichus, Gastrochilus puncticulatus, Gastrochilus rantabunensis, Gastrochilus raraensis, Gastrochilus retrocallus, Gastrochilus rutilans, Gastrochilus saccatus, Gastrochilus sessanicus, Gastrochilus simplicilabius, Gastrochilus sinensis, Gastrochilus somai,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,