Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
intermedius
ID:
972087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 661 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971425

Common Names

  • Gastrochilus Intermedius
  • Intermedius Gastrochilus
  • Intermediate Gastrochilus

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Description

Gastrochilus intermedius (also called Intermediate 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 India and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrochilus intermedius is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of perfume.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrochilus intermedius 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrochilus intermedius is a tropical orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes. The divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Gastrochilus intermedius

Gastrochilus intermedius 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,

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