Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cochinchinensis
ID:
842110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Coll. Orchid. : t. 39, f. 2 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841445



Common Names

  • Cheirostylis cochinchinensis
  • Cochinchinensis Cheirostylis
  • Cochinchinensis 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 cochinchinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and jaundice.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cheirostylis cochinchinensis 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 cochinchinensis is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils, and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cheirostylis cochinchinensis

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

Cheirostylis cochinchinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis cochinchinensis?

Cheirostylis cochinchinensis

What is the common name of Cheirostylis cochinchinensis?

Cheirostylis cochinchinensis

What is the natural habitat of Cheirostylis cochinchinensis?

Cheirostylis cochinchinensis is found in wetland areas in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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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