Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
phaiostele
ID:
972324

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) de Vogel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Blumea 30: 201 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971662

Common Names

  • Geesinkorchis phaiostele
  • Geesinkorchis
  • Phaiostele

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Description

Geesinkorchis phaiostele (also called Phaiostele Geesinkorchis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia, found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is found in moist montane forests, often in shady locations, at elevations of 500–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Geesinkorchis phaiostele has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geesinkorchis phaiostele is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, rounded plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geesinkorchis phaiostele is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Geesinkorchis phaiostele

Geesinkorchis phaiostele is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical climates.

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-88941: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Eduard Ferdinand de Vogel (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vogel' in the authors string.