Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cooperae
ID:
1334591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehnebach & J.R.Rolfe

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 277: 242 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347045



Common Names

  • Gastrodia cooperae
  • Cooper's Gastrodia
  • Cooper's Potato Orchid


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Description

Gastrodia cooperae (also called Cooper's Gastrodia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the Himalayas. It has a single, lance-shaped leaf and a single, white flower with a yellow lip. It grows in grasslands and open forests at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrodia cooperae is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic. It is also used to treat digestive problems, respiratory disorders, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrodia cooperae has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrodia cooperae is a tropical plant native to India. It is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, separate the rhizomes and replant in a well-draining potting mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist until germination. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted.

Where to Find Gastrodia cooperae

Gastrodia cooperae can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Gastrodia cooperae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrodia cooperae?

Gastrodia cooperae

What is the common name of Gastrodia cooperae?

Cooper's Gastrodia

What is the natural habitat of Gastrodia cooperae?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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

Carlos Adolfo Lehnebach (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehnebach' in the authors string.
Jeremy Richard Rolfe (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Rolfe' in the authors string.