Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
valida
ID:
974913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Xenia Orchid. 3: 20 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974251



Common Names

  • Gomphichis valida
  • Valida Ironwood
  • Valida Walnut


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Description

Gomphichis valida (also called Valid Gomphichis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gomphichis valida is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gomphichis valida are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphichis valida 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 valida

Gomphichis valida 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,

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