Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
concolor
ID:
975853

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


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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.

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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 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-92334: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.