Cheirostylis liukiuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
liukiuensis
ID:
842381
Status:
valid
Authors:
Masam.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
J. Soc. Trop. Agric. 2: 36 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841716
Common Names
- Cheirostylis lepida
- Lepid Cheirostylis
- Lepid Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cheirostylis liukiuensis (also called Liukiu Cheirostylis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are linear with a pointed tip.
Uses & Benefits
Cheirostylis liukiuensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cheirostylis liukiuensis has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, oblong, and black in color. The seedlings are small and slender, with a long, narrow cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cheirostylis liukiuensis 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 liukiuensis
Cheirostylis liukiuensis can be found in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.
Cheirostylis liukiuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis liukiuensis?
Cheirostylis liukiuensis
What is the common name of Cheirostylis liukiuensis?
Liu-Kiu Cheirostylis
What is the family of Cheirostylis liukiuensis?
Orchidaceae
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-38770: Based on the initial data import
Genkei Masamune (1899-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masam.' in the authors string.