Status:
valid
Authors:
Q.W.Meng, X.Q.Song & Y.B.Luo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 25: 23 (2007 publ. 2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835634
Common Names
- Gastrodia longitubularis
- Longitubularis Gastrodia
- Longitubularis
Description
Gastrodia longitubularis (also called Longtube Gastrodia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a creeping habit and produces small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrodia longitubularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gastrodia longitubularis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrodia longitubularis is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Central and South America. It is a warm-growing species that prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Gastrodia longitubularis
Gastrodia longitubularis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India.
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
Yi Bo Luo (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.B.Luo' in the authors string.
Qian Wan Meng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.W.Meng' in the authors string.
Xi Qiang Song: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Q.Song' in the authors string.