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Gastrorchis is a genus of large, mostly terrestrial orchids (family Orchidaceae). The genus has about 8 species and is abbreviated as Gs. in horticultural trade.
Distribution[]
These species are found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Description[]
The species in this genus are very similar and have been classified as Phaius species. The plants differ by being smaller in size, less robust and having a different floral structure
Culture[]
Plants require shade around 1000 to 2500 footcandles and intermediate to warm temperature requirements depending on the species. Plants should be potted in a mix that retain some moisture such as 40% fir bark, 30% sphagnum moss, and 30% soil. Medium should be kept moist during growing season. When growth matures with hold watering for 3 to 4 weeks. Repotting should be done after flowering. . New plants can be obtained from the old spikes by laying the spike out in sand and half covering it.
Naming[]
The genus is named after the Greek words "gaster" (stomach or belly) and "orchis" (orchid) in reference to the sack-like lip base.
Synonyms[]
- Gastrorkis Schltr.,1924
- Gastorchis misspelling
Species[]
- Gastrorchis francoisii Schltr., 1924.
- Gastrorchis geffrayi (Bosser) Senghas, 1984.
- Gastrorchis humblotii (Rchb.f.) Schltr., 1924.
- Gastrorchis humblotii var. humblotii.
- Gastrorchis humblotii var. rubra (Bosser) Bosser & P.J.Cribb in D.J.Du Puy & al., 1999.
- Gastrorchis humblotii var. schlechteri (H.Perrier) Senghas ex Bosser & P.J.Cribb in D.J.Du Puy & al., 1999.
- Gastrorchis lutea (Ursch & Toill.-Gen. ex Bosser) Senghas, 1984.
- Gastrorchis peyrotii (Bosser) Senghas, 1984.
- Gastrorchis pulchra Humbert & H.Perrier, Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, 1955.
- Gastrorchis pulchra var. perrieri (Bosser) Bosser & P.J.Cribb in D.J.Du Puy & al.,1999.
- Gastrorchis pulchra var. pulchra
- Gastrorchis simulans (Rolfe) Schltr., 1924.
- Gastrorchis tuberculosa (Thouars) Schltr., 1924.
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