Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
effusa
ID:
1321971

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.T.Ong & P.O'Byrne

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 10: 11 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334425


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Description

Gastrodia effusa (also called Spreading Gastrodia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, spiny leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in humid, tropical forests and in rocky, open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrodia effusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gastrodia effusa is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrodia effusa is a tropical orchid that is native to South East Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they germinate. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Gastrodia effusa

Gastrodia effusa is native to Indonesia and can be found in the provinces of East Kalimantan and West Kalimantan.

Gastrodia effusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrodia effusa?

Gastrodia effusa

What is the common name of Gastrodia effusa?

Effuse gastrodia

What is the natural habitat of Gastrodia effusa?

It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Gastrodia genus

Gastrodia fimbriata, Gastrodia major, Gastrodia punctata, Gastrodia similis, Gastrodia theana, Gastrodia tonkinensis, Gastrodia wuyishanensis, Gastrodia surcula, Gastrodia longitubularis, Gastrodia sabahensis, Gastrodia silentvalleyana, Gastrodia ballii, Gastrodia rwandensis, Gastrodia sui, Gastrodia albida, Gastrodia uraiensis, Gastrodia flexistyla, Gastrodia spatulata, Gastrodia abscondita, Gastrodia africana, Gastrodia angusta, Gastrodia appendiculata, Gastrodia arunachalensis, Gastrodia boninensis, Gastrodia callosa, Gastrodia celebica, Gastrodia confusa, Gastrodia crassisepala, Gastrodia crebriflora, Gastrodia crispa, Gastrodia cunninghamii, Gastrodia dyeriana, Gastrodia elata, Gastrodia entomogama, Gastrodia exilis, Gastrodia falconeri, Gastrodia flavilabella, Gastrodia fontinalis, Gastrodia gracilis, Gastrodia grandilabris, Gastrodia holttumii, Gastrodia lacista, Gastrodia madagascariensis, Gastrodia menghaiensis, Gastrodia minor, Gastrodia mishmensis, Gastrodia nipponica, Gastrodia papuana, Gastrodia peichatieniana, Gastrodia procera,

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

Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.
Poh Teck Ong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.T.Ong' in the authors string.