Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
huapingensis
ID:
1330908

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.Y.Huang, A.Q.Hu & Yan Liu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 222: 290 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343362



Common Names

  • Gastrodia huapingensis
  • Huapingensis Gastrodia
  • Huapingensis Plant


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Description

Gastrodia huapingensis (also called Huaping gastrodia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to China. It has a short stem with a single leaf and a terminal inflorescence. It grows in moist grasslands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrodia huapingensis is used as a source of timber for furniture and construction and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrodia huapingensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrodia huapingensis is a terrestrial orchid native to China. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Gastrodia huapingensis

Gastrodia huapingensis is native to the Yunnan province of China and can be found growing in moist, shady forests.

Gastrodia huapingensis FAQ

What type of soil does Gastrodia huapingensis prefer?

Gastrodia huapingensis prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of light does Gastrodia huapingensis prefer?

Gastrodia huapingensis prefers full sun to partial shade.

How can I propagate Gastrodia huapingensis?

Gastrodia huapingensis can be propagated by division or seed.

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

Yan Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yan Liu' in the authors string.
Ai Qun Hu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Q.Hu' in the authors string.
Xin Yi Huang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Y.Huang' in the authors string.