Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
jamesleungii
ID:
842317

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Hu & Barretto

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Chung Chi J. 13(2): 13 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841652



Common Names

  • Cheirostylis jamesleungii
  • James Leung's Cheirostylis
  • James Leung's Orchid


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Description

Cheirostylis jamesleungii (also called James Leung'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 jamesleungii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cheirostylis jamesleungii is small and white in color. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirostylis jamesleungii is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright indirect light and high humidity. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Cheirostylis jamesleungii

Cheirostylis jamesleungii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Cheirostylis jamesleungii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis jamesleungii?

Cheirostylis jamesleungii

What is the family of Cheirostylis jamesleungii?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Cheirostylis jamesleungii?

James Leung'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-38764: Based on the initial data import
Shiu-Ying Hu (1910-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Hu' in the authors string.
Gloria Barretto (1916-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barretto' in the authors string.