Cheirostylis moniliformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moniliformis
ID:
842453
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griff.) Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 32(2): 69 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841788
Common Names
- Cheirostylis moniliformis
- Moniliform Cheirostylis
- Moniliform Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cheirostylis moniliformis (also called Moniliform Cheirostylis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests, usually on the ground or on rocks. It has a single, thin, upright stem and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cheirostylis moniliformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cheirostylis moniliformis 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 moniliformis is a clumping, evergreen grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer, and seeds should be sown in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Cheirostylis moniliformis
Cheirostylis moniliformis can be found in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.
Cheirostylis moniliformis FAQ
What is Cheirostylis moniliformis?
Cheirostylis moniliformis is a species of orchid in the genus Cheirostylis.
Where is Cheirostylis moniliformis found?
Cheirostylis moniliformis is found in Japan, Korea, and China.
What is the growth habit of Cheirostylis moniliformis?
Cheirostylis moniliformis is a terrestrial orchid with a creeping habit.
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-38778: Based on the initial data import
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.