Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 662 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975191
Common Names
- Graphorkis concolor
- Orquídea de la fragancia
- Orquídea de la fragancia
Description
Graphorkis concolor (also called 'Uniform Graphorkis', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. It is an epiphytic orchid, growing in humid, shady forests. It has two narrow, leathery leaves and a single flower with a white lip and yellow petals.
Uses & Benefits
Graphorkis concolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Graphorkis concolor var. alphabetica F.N.Rasm.
Graphorkis concolor var. concolor
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Graphorkis concolor has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Graphorkis concolor is an epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. It should be kept moist but not wet, and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Graphorkis concolor
Graphorkis concolor is native to Madagascar.
Species in the Graphorkis genus
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,