Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brevifimbriatus
ID:
918493

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.R.Yi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 113 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917828

Common Names

  • Brevifimbriatus Vygie
  • Gastrochilus Vygie
  • Short Fringe Vygie

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Description

Gastrochilus brevifimbriatus (also called Short-fringed Gastrochilus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid with a short stem and its leaves are lanceolate, with a length of up to 4 cm. It is found in humid tropical forests, usually in the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrochilus brevifimbriatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicines to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gastrochilus brevifimbriatus is a small, white flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrochilus brevifimbriatus is a clump-forming, evergreen orchid that grows in tufts of upright, linear, bright green leaves. It is best grown in partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Gastrochilus brevifimbriatus

Gastrochilus brevifimbriatus can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

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,

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