Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lurida
ID:
975889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 662 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975227



Common Names

  • Graphorkis lurida
  • Lurid Graphorkis
  • Lurid Orchid


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Description

Graphorkis lurida (also called Lurid Graphorkis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, open forests and shrublands. It is a small, epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall and has white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Graphorkis lurida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Graphorkis lurida is white or pinkish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Graphorkis lurida 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 lurida

Graphorkis lurida is native to tropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Comoros Islands.

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-92367: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.