Gastrorchis

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Gastrorchis

Description Gastrorchis is a genus of orchids that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. It comprises about 10-12 species of epiphytic and lithophytic plants that are native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Comoros Islands. The name “Gastrorchis” is derived from the Greek words “gastra” meaning belly and “orchis” meaning testicle, referring to the shape of the flowers. The plants have…