Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
972182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 4: 76 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971520

Common Names

  • Gastrochilus Yunnanensis
  • Yunnan Jewel Orchid
  • Yunnan's Jewel Orchid

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Description

Gastrochilus yunnanensis (also called 'Yunnan Jewel Orchid', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It has a single, fleshy, ovate leaf and a single flower with a white or yellowish-green labellum. It grows in humid forests, usually on the branches of trees.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gastrochilus yunnanensis is white and fragrant, with a yellow lip and a short spur. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrochilus yunnanensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become soggy. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Gastrochilus yunnanensis

Gastrochilus yunnanensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

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,