Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
flabelliformis
ID:
972062

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blatt. & McCann) C.J.Saldanha

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hassan Distr. : 830 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971400



Common Names

  • Gastrochilus Flabelliformis
  • Flabelliformis Gastrochilus
  • Fan-Shaped Gastrochilus


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Description

Gastrochilus flabelliformis (also called Flabellate Lip Orchid, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with a single, leathery leaf and a short stem. It is native to the Himalayas, India, and Southeast Asia, and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrochilus flabelliformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrochilus flabelliformis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Gastrochilus flabelliformis

Gastrochilus flabelliformis is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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

Ethelbert Blatter (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blatt.' in the authors string.
Cecil John Saldanha (1926-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Saldanha' in the authors string.
Charles McCann (1899-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McCann' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:635419-1: Based on the initial data import