Cheirostylis griffithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
842252
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 1: 188 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841587
Common Names
- Cheirostylis griffithii
- Griffith's Cheirostylis
- Griffith's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cheirostylis griffithii (also called Griffith's 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 griffithii 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 griffithii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cheirostylis griffithii 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 griffithii
Cheirostylis griffithii is native to parts of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Cheirostylis griffithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis griffithii?
Cheirostylis griffithii
What is the family of Cheirostylis griffithii?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Cheirostylis griffithii?
Griffith's 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38757: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.