Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.M.Bailey) Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 394 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841889
Common Names
- Cheirostylis ovata
- Ovate Lip Orchid
- Ovate Lip
Description
Cheirostylis ovata (also called Oval 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 ovata has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cheirostylis ovata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheirostylis ovata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into clumps and replanted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Cheirostylis ovata
Cheirostylis ovata can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Cheirostylis ovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis ovata?
Cheirostylis ovata
What is the family of Cheirostylis ovata?
Orchidaceae
Where is Cheirostylis ovata 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,