Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
steinhardtiana
ID:
972284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Senghas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
J. Orchideenfr. 4: 133 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971622



Common Names

  • Gastrorchis steinhardtiana
  • Steinhardtiana Jewel Orchid
  • Jewel Orchid


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Description

Gastrorchis steinhardtiana (also called Steinhardt's Monkey Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America, found in Brazil and Ecuador. It is found in moist montane forests, often in shady locations, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrorchis steinhardtiana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrorchis steinhardtiana 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 steinhardtiana 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 steinhardtiana

Gastrorchis steinhardtiana 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-88894: Based on the initial data import
Karlheinz Senghas (1928-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Senghas' in the authors string.