Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chinensis
ID:
842099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 9: 158 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841434



Common Names

  • Cheirostylis chinensis
  • Chinese Cheirostylis
  • Chinese Cheirostylis Orchid


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Description

Cheirostylis cochinchinensis (also called Cochinchina Cheirostylis, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, erect stem. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and grows in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cheirostylis chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cheirostylis chinensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirostylis chinensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Cheirostylis chinensis

Cheirostylis chinensis is native to parts of Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Cheirostylis chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis chinensis?

Cheirostylis chinensis

What family does Cheirostylis chinensis belong to?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Cheirostylis chinensis?

Chinese Cheirostylis

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,

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