Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 33: 168 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971621
Common Names
- Gastrorchis simulans
- Simulans Jewel Orchid
- Jewel Orchid
Description
Gastrorchis simulans (also called Simulans Monkey Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America, found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in moist montane forests, often in shady locations, at elevations of 900–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrorchis simulans is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gastrorchis simulans 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 simulans 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 simulans
Gastrorchis simulans 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,