Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
filipetala
ID:
354727

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Updated Checklist Orchids Vietnam : 76 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354059



Common Names

  • Cheirostylis filipetala
  • Filipetalous Cheirostylis
  • Filipetalous Cheirostylis Moss


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Description

Cheirostylis filipetala (also called Filipetala Cheirostylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cheirostylis filipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cheirostylis filipetala is a white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirostylis filipetala is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart and watered regularly. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Cheirostylis filipetala

Cheirostylis filipetala is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, and Pampanga.

Cheirostylis filipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis filipetala?

Cheirostylis filipetala

What is the common name of Cheirostylis filipetala?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Cheirostylis filipetala?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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