Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
koehleri
ID:
974896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 9: 50 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974234



Common Names

  • Gomphichis koehleri
  • Koehler's Gomphichis
  • Gomphichis koehleri


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Description

Gomphichis koehleri (also called Koehler's Gomphichis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gomphichis koehleri is used for its ornamental value in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gomphichis koehleri is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphichis koehleri is a perennial herb that is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Gomphichis koehleri

Gomphichis koehleri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-91395: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.