Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gunnarii
ID:
842262

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.N.Rao

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 18: 23 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841597



Common Names

  • Cheirostylis gunnarii
  • Gunnar's Cheirostylis
  • Gunnar's Orchid


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Description

Cheirostylis gunnarii (also called Gunn'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 gunnarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long taproot which makes it drought tolerant and can be used to help prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cheirostylis gunnarii 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 gunnarii 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 gunnarii

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

Cheirostylis gunnarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis gunnarii?

Cheirostylis gunnarii

What is the family of Cheirostylis gunnarii?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Cheirostylis gunnarii?

Gunnar'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-38758: Based on the initial data import
A.Nageswara Rao (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.N.Rao' in the authors string.