Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
orobanchoides
ID:
842543

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 12: 350 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841878



Common Names

  • Cheirostylis orobanchoides
  • Orobanch-like Lip Orchid
  • Orobanch-like Lip


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Description

Cheirostylis orobanchoides (also called Orobanche Cheirostylis, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows in a variety of habitats, from meadows and pastures to roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cheirostylis orobanchoides has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cheirostylis orobanchoides has small, white flowers with five petals and three stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirostylis orobanchoides is a hardy perennial grass that is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It is propagated by seed, which should be planted in early spring. The plant prefers full sun and should be kept well-watered. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Cheirostylis orobanchoides

Cheirostylis orobanchoides can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Cheirostylis orobanchoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis orobanchoides?

Cheirostylis orobanchoides

What is the family of Cheirostylis orobanchoides?

Orchidaceae

Where is Cheirostylis orobanchoides found?

It is found in the Philippines.

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-38787: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.