Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
damingshanensis
ID:
1328275

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Q.Hu & T.C.Hsu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 175: 256 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340729





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Description

Gastrodia damingshanensis (also called Daming Mountain Gastrodia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually near streams or rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrodia damingshanensis is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrodia damingshanensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrodia damingshanensis is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot and requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Gastrodia damingshanensis

Gastrodia damingshanensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi.

Gastrodia damingshanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrodia damingshanensis?

Gastrodia damingshanensis

What is the family of Gastrodia damingshanensis?

Orchidaceae

What is the distribution of Gastrodia damingshanensis?

China

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

Tien Chuan Hsu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Hsu' in the authors string.
Ai Qun Hu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Q.Hu' in the authors string.