Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nuda
ID:
354732

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thouars) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 17: 193 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354064



Common Names

  • Cheirostylis nuda
  • Nude Cheirostylis
  • Nude Cheirostylis Moss


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Synonyms

  • Monochilus boryi Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Monochilus gymnochiloides Ridl. [unknown]
  • Orchiodes nuda Kuntze [unknown]
  • Zeuxine boryi Schltr. [unknown]
  • Zeuxine gymnochiloides Schltr. [unknown]
  • Zeuxine sambiranoensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Cheirostylis gymnochiloides Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cheirostylis humblotii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cheirostylis micrantha Schltr. [unknown]
  • Cheirostylis sarcopus Schltr. [unknown]
  • Erporkis gymnerpis Thouars [unknown]
  • Goodyera nuda Thouars [unknown]
  • Gymnochilus nudum Blume [unknown]
  • Gymnochilus recurvum Blume [unknown]

Description

Cheirostylis nuda (also called Nuda Cheirostylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cheirostylis nuda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cheirostylis nuda is a white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirostylis nuda is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart and watered regularly. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Cheirostylis nuda

Cheirostylis nuda is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, and Pampanga.

Cheirostylis nuda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis nuda?

Cheirostylis nuda

What is the common name of Cheirostylis nuda?

Naked Cheirostylis

What is the natural habitat of Cheirostylis nuda?

Tropical regions of Mexico

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-233012: Based on the initial data import
Louis-Marie Aubert du Petit-Thouars (1758-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thouars' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.