Stichorkis gibbosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gibbosa
ID:
923196
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Finet) J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Orchids Mount Kinabalu 2: 531 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922531
Common Names
- Stichorkis gibbosa
- Gibbose Stichorkis
- Gibbosa Stichorkis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stichorkis gibbosa (also called Gibbose Stichorkis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in open forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stichorkis gibbosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stichorkis gibbosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
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Stichorkis gibbosa can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep in a warm, humid environment. When propagating from division, divide the plant in the spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the divisions in a warm, humid environment until they have established.
Where to Find Stichorkis gibbosa
Stichorkis gibbosa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Stichorkis genus
Stichorkis pandurata, Stichorkis mucronata, Stichorkis lobongensis, Stichorkis gibbosa, Stichorkis endertii, Stichorkis compressa, Stichorkis lingulata, Stichorkis asinacephala, Stichorkis benguetensis, Stichorkis cumingii, Stichorkis fragilis, Stichorkis leytensis, Stichorkis linearifolia, Stichorkis magnicallosa, Stichorkis prava, Stichorkis jiewhoei, Stichorkis calcicola, Stichorkis arcuata,
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-468119: Based on the initial data import
Achille Eugène Finet (1863-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Finet' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.