Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pulchra
ID:
972279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert & H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 6: 259 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971617

Common Names

  • Gastrorchis pulchra
  • Pulchra Jewel Orchid
  • Jewel Orchid

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Description

Gastrorchis pulchra (also called 'Beautiful 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 pulchra is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrorchis pulchra has yellow flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrorchis pulchra 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 pulchra

Gastrorchis pulchra is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern and eastern parts of the island.

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-88889: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.