Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
huilaensis
ID:
1089532

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Garay) H.C.Dueñas & Fern.Alonso

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 31: 21 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001088870



Common Names

  • Huila Gomphichis
  • Gomphichis Huilaensis
  • Huila Cattleya


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Description

Gomphichis huilaensis (also called Huila Gomphichis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small plant with white or yellow-green flowers and can be found in rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gomphichis huilaensis is used in traditional medicine to treat headaches, stomachaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gomphichis huilaensis has a white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphichis huilaensis is an epiphytic orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). It should be grown in a well-draining potting medium, such as bark, and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Gomphichis huilaensis

Gomphichis huilaensis is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 2000-3000 m.

Species in the Gomphichis genus

Gomphichis adnata, Gomphichis alba, Gomphichis altissima, Gomphichis bogotensis, Gomphichis caucana, Gomphichis cladotricha, Gomphichis crassilabia, Gomphichis cundinamarcae, Gomphichis goodyeroides, Gomphichis gracilis, Gomphichis hetaerioides, Gomphichis koehleri, Gomphichis lancipetala, Gomphichis longifolia, Gomphichis longiscapa, Gomphichis macbridei, Gomphichis plantaginea, Gomphichis plantaginifolia, Gomphichis scaposa, Gomphichis steyermarkii, Gomphichis traceyae, Gomphichis valida, Gomphichis viscosa, Gomphichis huilaensis, Gomphichis schneideri, Gomphichis epiphytica, Gomphichis renziana, Gomphichis pseudogoodyeroides, Gomphichis salamancae, Gomphichis carlos-parrae, Gomphichis magnicallosa, Gomphichis fernandezii, Gomphichis jaramilloi, Gomphichis monstruosa, Gomphichis lozanoi,

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

José Luis Fernández Alonso (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Alonso' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Hilda del Carmen Dueñas Gómez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Dueñas' in the authors string.