Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ursch & Toill.-Gen. ex Bosser) Senghas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. , ed. 3, 1(15): 887 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971615
Common Names
- Gastrorchis lutea
- Lutea Jewel Orchid
- Jewel Orchid
Description
Gastrorchis lutea (also called 'Yellow Gastrorchis', among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid found in Madagascar. It has a single, fleshy, ovate leaf and a single flower with a white or yellowish-green labellum. It grows in humid forests, usually on the ground.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrorchis lutea is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gastrorchis lutea var. geffrayi (Bosser) J.V.Stone & P.J.Cribb
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gastrorchis lutea has yellow flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrorchis lutea is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Gastrorchis lutea
Gastrorchis lutea is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern and eastern parts of the island.
Species in the Gastrorchis genus
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,