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
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.
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 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,