Status:
valid
Authors:
de Vogel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Blumea 30: 201 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971661
Common Names
- Geesinkorchis alaticallosa
- Alaticallosa Orchid
- Geesinkorchis Orchid
Description
Geesinkorchis alaticallosa (also called Alaticallosa 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 alaticallosa 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 alaticallosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Geesinkorchis alaticallosa 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 alaticallosa
Geesinkorchis alaticallosa is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical climates.
Species in the Geesinkorchis genus
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,