Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cajanoae
ID:
1333475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barcelona & Pelser

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 266: 53 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345929





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Description

Gastrodia cajanoae (also called 'Cajano's Gastrodia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Peru, and is found in wet, shady habitats. It has bright green, ovate leaves and produces clusters of white, pink and purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrodia cajanoae has no known non-medical uses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrodia cajanoae has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrodia cajanoae is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Gastrodia cajanoae

Gastrodia cajanoae can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Gastrodia cajanoae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrodia cajanoae?

Gastrodia cajanoae

What is the natural habitat of Gastrodia cajanoae?

Forests of Colombia

What is the conservation status of Gastrodia cajanoae?

Data Deficient

Species in the Gastrodia genus

Gastrodia fimbriata, Gastrodia major, Gastrodia punctata, Gastrodia similis, Gastrodia theana, Gastrodia tonkinensis, Gastrodia wuyishanensis, Gastrodia surcula, Gastrodia longitubularis, Gastrodia sabahensis, Gastrodia silentvalleyana, Gastrodia ballii, Gastrodia rwandensis, Gastrodia sui, Gastrodia albida, Gastrodia uraiensis, Gastrodia flexistyla, Gastrodia spatulata, Gastrodia abscondita, Gastrodia africana, Gastrodia angusta, Gastrodia appendiculata, Gastrodia arunachalensis, Gastrodia boninensis, Gastrodia callosa, Gastrodia celebica, Gastrodia confusa, Gastrodia crassisepala, Gastrodia crebriflora, Gastrodia crispa, Gastrodia cunninghamii, Gastrodia dyeriana, Gastrodia elata, Gastrodia entomogama, Gastrodia exilis, Gastrodia falconeri, Gastrodia flavilabella, Gastrodia fontinalis, Gastrodia gracilis, Gastrodia grandilabris, Gastrodia holttumii, Gastrodia lacista, Gastrodia madagascariensis, Gastrodia menghaiensis, Gastrodia minor, Gastrodia mishmensis, Gastrodia nipponica, Gastrodia papuana, Gastrodia peichatieniana, Gastrodia procera,

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

Pieter B. Pelser (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pelser' in the authors string.
Julie F. Barcelona (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barcelona' in the authors string.