Cheirostylis dendrophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dendrophila
ID:
842120
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 74 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841455
Common Names
- Cheirostylis dendrophila
- Dendrophila Cheirostylis
- Dendrophila Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cheirostylis dendrophila (also called Cheirostylis dendrophila, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has a slender stem, with a few linear leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in arid regions.
Uses & Benefits
Cheirostylis dendrophila 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
Cheirostylis dendrophila has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are clustered in small, globular heads. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are small, with long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cheirostylis dendrophila 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 dendrophila
Cheirostylis dendrophila can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Cheirostylis dendrophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis dendrophila?
Cheirostylis dendrophila
What is the common name of Cheirostylis dendrophila?
Cheirostylis dendrophila
What is the natural habitat of Cheirostylis dendrophila?
Cheirostylis dendrophila 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38744: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.