Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
silentvalleyana
ID:
918510

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.S.Kumar, P.C.S.Kumar, Sibi & S.Anil Kumar

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 18: 109 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917845



Common Names

  • Gastrodia silentvalleyana
  • Silent Valley Orchid
  • Gastrodia Orchid


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Description

Gastrodia silentvalleyana (also called 'Silent Valley Gastrodia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid, with a creeping rhizome and flowers that are white. It is native to India, where it grows in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrodia silentvalleyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gastrodia silentvalleyana is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrodia silentvalleyana is an epiphytic orchid that grows in partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Plant the clumps in the spring, about 4 inches deep and 4 inches apart. Seeds should be planted in the spring in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Gastrodia silentvalleyana

Gastrodia silentvalleyana can be found in the Western Ghats 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463206: Based on the initial data import
C.Sathish Kumar (1957-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Kumar' in the authors string.
P.C. Suresh Kumar (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.S.Kumar' in the authors string.
M. Sibi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sibi' in the authors string.
S. Anil Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Anil Kumar' in the authors string.