Githopsis specularioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
specularioides
ID:
833788
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , n.s., 8: 258 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833123
Common Names
- Githopsis Specularioides
- Specularioides
- Githopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Githopsis specularioides (also called Specularioides 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 specularioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Githopsis specularioides has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and bushy.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Githopsis specularioides 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 specularioides
Githopsis specularioides is native to the southeastern United States.
Githopsis specularioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Githopsis specularioides?
Githopsis specularioides
What is the family of Githopsis specularioides?
Plantaginaceae
Where is Githopsis specularioides found?
Githopsis specularioides 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-370303: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.