Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas & H.Maas
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 41: 67 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917876
Common Names
- Gymnosiphon constrictus
- Constrictus Orchid
- Gymnosiphon Orchid
Description
Gymnosiphon constrictus (also called African Bulbine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows up to 20 cm tall. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnosiphon constrictus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Gymnosiphon constrictus flower is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnosiphon constrictus is a perennial plant native to Africa. It can be propagated through division of the clumps. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Gymnosiphon constrictus
Gymnosiphon constrictus can be found in tropical Africa.
Species in the Gymnosiphon genus
Gymnosiphon affinis,
Gymnosiphon aphyllus,
Gymnosiphon bekensis,
Gymnosiphon brachycephalus,
Gymnosiphon breviflorus,
Gymnosiphon capitatus,
Gymnosiphon cymosus,
Gymnosiphon danguyanus,
Gymnosiphon divaricatus,
Gymnosiphon fimbriatus,
Gymnosiphon guianensis,
Gymnosiphon longistylus,
Gymnosiphon minahassae,
Gymnosiphon minutus,
Gymnosiphon neglectus,
Gymnosiphon niveus,
Gymnosiphon okamotoi,
Gymnosiphon oliganthus,
Gymnosiphon panamensis,
Gymnosiphon papuanus,
Gymnosiphon pauciflorus,
Gymnosiphon recurvatus,
Gymnosiphon refractus,
Gymnosiphon sphaerocarpus,
Gymnosiphon suaveolens,
Gymnosiphon tenellus,
Gymnosiphon usambaricus,
Gymnosiphon afro-orientalis,
Gymnosiphon marieae,
Gymnosiphon samoritoureanus,
Gymnosiphon constrictus,
Gymnosiphon aphyllum,
Gymnosiphon oliganthum,
Gymnosiphon papuanum,
Gymnosiphon pauciflorum,
Gymnosiphon urbani,
Gymnosiphon saccatus,
Gymnosiphon philippinensis,
Gymnosiphon queenslandicus,
Gymnosiphon syceorosensis,
Gymnosiphon mayottensis,
Species in the Burmanniaceae family
Afrothismia baerae,
Afrothismia foertheriana,
Afrothismia gesnerioides,
Afrothismia insignis,
Afrothismia pachyantha,
Afrothismia saingei,
Afrothismia winkleri,
Afrothismia hydra,
Afrothismia korupensis,
Afrothismia mhoroana,
Afrothismia amietii,
Afrothismia zambesiaca,
Afrothismia fungiformis,
Afrothismia pusilla,
Afrothismia kupensis,
Apteria aphylla,
Burmannia alba,
Burmannia aprica,
Burmannia australis,
Burmannia bicolor,
Burmannia bifaria,
Burmannia biflora,
Burmannia candelabrum,
Burmannia candida,
Burmannia capitata,
Burmannia championii,
Burmannia chinensis,
Burmannia cochinchinensis,
Burmannia coelestis,
Burmannia compacta,
Burmannia connata,
Burmannia cryptopetala,
Burmannia damazii,
Burmannia dasyantha,
Burmannia disticha,
Burmannia engganensis,
Burmannia filamentosa,
Burmannia flava,
Burmannia foliosa,
Burmannia geelvinkiana,
Burmannia gracilis,
Burmannia grandiflora,
Burmannia hexaptera,
Burmannia indica,
Burmannia itoana,
Burmannia jonkeri,
Burmannia juncea,
Burmannia kalbreyeri,
Burmannia larseniana,
Burmannia latialata,