Status:
valid
Authors:
Suddee
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 435 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795455
Common Names
- Gastrodia fimbriata
- Fimbriate Gastrodia
- Gastrodia
Description
Gastrodia fimbriata (also called Fringed Gastrodia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves. It is native to Australia, and is found growing in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrodia fimbriata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gastrodia fimbriata has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrodia fimbriata is a small epiphytic orchid that grows in tropical rainforests. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant should be grown in a medium that is well-draining and slightly acidic. It should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Watering should be done regularly, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Gastrodia fimbriata
Gastrodia fimbriata is native to China, and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang.
Gastrodia fimbriata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrodia fimbriata?
Gastrodia fimbriata
What is the family of Gastrodia fimbriata?
Orchidaceae
What is the origin of Gastrodia fimbriata?
Australia
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,