Gastrochilus sonamii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sonamii
ID:
429451
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lucksom
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 111(1253): 278 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428783
Common Names
- Gastrochilus sonamii
- Sonam's Gastrochilus
- Sonam's Lip Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gastrochilus sonamii (also called Sonam's Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and white flowers with purple spots. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrochilus sonamii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Gastrochilus sonamii has white flowers with a yellow center. Seeds: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have yellow-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gastrochilus sonamii is a tropical orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into two or more sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Gastrochilus sonamii
Gastrochilus sonamii can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Gastrochilus sonamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrochilus sonamii?
Gastrochilus sonamii
What type of plant is Gastrochilus sonamii?
It is an epiphytic orchid.
Where is Gastrochilus sonamii found?
It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
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,
References
S.Z. Lucksom: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lucksom' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70029685-1: Based on the initial data import