Status:
valid
Authors:
T.C.Hsu, S.W.Chung & C.M.Kuo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 57: 271 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334097
Common Names
- Gastrodia Clausa
- Clausa Gastrodia
- Clausa
Description
Gastrodia clausa (also called Closed Gastrodia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Taiwan. It is found in moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrodia clausa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gastrodia clausa has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrodia clausa is an epiphytic orchid native to Taiwan. It is best grown in a medium that is composed of sphagnum moss and tree fern fibers. The medium should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be grown in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs.
Where to Find Gastrodia clausa
Gastrodia clausa is native to Indonesia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Gastrodia clausa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrodia clausa?
Gastrodia clausa
What is the family of Gastrodia clausa?
Orchidaceae
What is the natural habitat of Gastrodia clausa?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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
Shih Wen Chung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Chung' in the authors string.
Tien Chuan Hsu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Hsu' in the authors string.