Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
842242

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Coll. Orchid. : 55 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841577



Common Names

  • Cheirostylis grandiflora
  • Large-flowered Cheirostylis
  • Large-flowered Orchid


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Description

Cheirostylis grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Cheirostylis, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid found in Southeast Asia. It has a single, slender stem and a single, large, white flower with a yellow center. It is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cheirostylis grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cheirostylis grandiflora is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a yellow-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirostylis grandiflora is a perennial plant that is native to tropical Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings, and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers partial shade and can tolerate some drought. It should be cut back in late summer to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cheirostylis grandiflora

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

Cheirostylis grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis grandiflora?

Cheirostylis grandiflora

What is the family of Cheirostylis grandiflora?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Cheirostylis grandiflora?

Large-flowered 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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