Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
calcarata
ID:
835770

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.H.Jin & S.C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 45: 797 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835105



Common Names

  • Cheirostylis calcarata
  • Spurred Cheirostylis
  • Cheirostylis Calcarata


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Description

Cheirostylis calcarata (also called Spurred Cheirostylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the humid forests of the Caribbean. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cheirostylis calcarata is a plant species found in tropical regions of Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cheirostylis calcarata has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers and small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirostylis calcarata is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with well-draining soil and water regularly. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into smaller pieces. Plant the pieces in a pot filled with well-draining soil and water regularly.

Where to Find Cheirostylis calcarata

Cheirostylis calcarata is found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Cheirostylis calcarata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis calcarata?

Cheirostylis calcarata

What is the common name of Cheirostylis calcarata?

Cheirostylis

What is the natural habitat of Cheirostylis calcarata?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

Species in the Cheirostylis genus

Cheirostylis clibborndyeri, Cheirostylis filipetala, Cheirostylis nuda, Cheirostylis thanmoiensis, Cheirostylis marmorifolia, Cheirostylis celebensis, Cheirostylis latipetala, Cheirostylis serpens, Cheirostylis foliosa, Cheirostylis malipoensis, Cheirostylis calcarata, Cheirostylis kabaenae, Cheirostylis bidentata, Cheirostylis bipunctata, Cheirostylis chinensis, Cheirostylis cochinchinensis, Cheirostylis dendrophila, Cheirostylis divina, Cheirostylis flabellata, Cheirostylis goldschmidtiana, Cheirostylis grandiflora, Cheirostylis griffithii, Cheirostylis gunnarii, Cheirostylis jamesleungii, Cheirostylis javanica, Cheirostylis lepida, Cheirostylis liukiuensis, Cheirostylis merrillii, Cheirostylis moniliformis, Cheirostylis montana, Cheirostylis monteiroi, Cheirostylis notialis, Cheirostylis octodactyla, Cheirostylis orobanchoides, Cheirostylis ovata, Cheirostylis parvifolia, Cheirostylis pingbianensis, Cheirostylis pubescens, Cheirostylis pusilla, Cheirostylis raymundi, Cheirostylis sessanica, Cheirostylis sherriffii, Cheirostylis spathulata, Cheirostylis tabiyahanensis, Cheirostylis takeoi, Cheirostylis thailandica, Cheirostylis tippica, Cheirostylis tortilacinia, Cheirostylis yunnanensis, Cheirostylis rubrifolia,

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-372311: Based on the initial data import
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.
Xiao Hua Jin (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.H.Jin' in the authors string.