Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thouars) J.V.Stone & P.J.Cribb
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Lady Tankerville's Legacy 258. 2017
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424214
Common Names
- Gastrorchis Villosa
- Villosa Gastrorchis
- Gastrorchis
Description
Gastrorchis villosa (also called Hairy Gastrorchis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has a single, erect stem with a few leaves and a few flowers. It grows in moist forests and is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrorchis villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gastrorchis villosa flowers are yellow and brown, with a long, curved spur. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrorchis villosa is a hardy perennial that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated from seed, but the seedlings are slow to develop and may take several years to reach flowering size.
Where to Find Gastrorchis villosa
Gastrorchis villosa can be found in Malaysia.
Gastrorchis villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrorchis villosa?
Gastrorchis villosa
What is the natural habitat of Gastrorchis villosa?
Tropical rainforests in South East Asia
What is the flower shape of Gastrorchis villosa?
The flowers are star-shaped
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,