Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
celebica
ID:
972195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 6 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971533



Common Names

  • Gastrodia Celebica
  • Celebica Orchid
  • Celebica's Orchid


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Description

Gastrodia celebica (also called 'Celeb Orchid', among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid found in Sulawesi, Indonesia. 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 ground.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrodia celebica 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 Gastrodia celebica is white 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

Gastrodia celebica 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 Gastrodia celebica

Gastrodia celebica can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-88809: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.