Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
comorensis
ID:
977716

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.-F.Leroy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 14: 683 (1974 publ. 1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977054

Common Names

  • Gyrostipula comorensis
  • Comorian Gyrostipula
  • Comorian Gyrostipula Plant

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Description

Gyrostipula comorensis (also called 'Comoros Gyrostipula', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Madagascar. It has an oblong pseudobulb with two leaves, and produces a single flower with a yellow lip and white petals. It grows in dry deciduous forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Gyrostipula comorensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and homes for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gyrostipula comorensis has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gyrostipula comorensis is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of Africa. It is best cultivated in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Gyrostipula comorensis

Gyrostipula comorensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-94119: Based on the initial data import
Jean-François Leroy (1915-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-F.Leroy' in the authors string.