Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
villosa
ID:
1411749

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

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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.

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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 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

Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Louis-Marie Aubert du Petit-Thouars (1758-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thouars' in the authors string.
Judi V. Stone (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.V.Stone' in the authors string.