Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Nowak & Szlach.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 73 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341743
Common Names
- Gomphichis monstruosa
- Monstruosa Gomphichis
- Monstruosa
Uses & Benefits
Gomphichis monstruosa is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gomphichis monstruosa is a yellow-green color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gomphichis monstruosa is a bulbous perennial native to Colombia. It can be propagated from seed or corms. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Corms should be planted in late spring or early summer in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Gomphichis monstruosa
Gomphichis monstruosa is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Gomphichis monstruosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gomphichis monstruosa?
Gomphichis monstruosa
What is the common name of Gomphichis monstruosa?
Monstrous Gomphichis
What is the natural habitat of Gomphichis monstruosa?
It is native to Mexico and Central 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,