Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hayata) N.Pearce & P.J.Cribb
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 56: 278 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842027
Common Names
- Tabiyahanensis Cheirostylis
- Tabiyahanensis Orchid
- Tabiyahanensis Spider Orchid
Description
Cheirostylis tabiyahanensis (also called Tabiyahan 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 tabiyahanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cheirostylis tabiyahanensis has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a tuft of long, white hairs at the tip of the stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheirostylis tabiyahanensis is a hardy, drought-tolerant species that is easily propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Cheirostylis tabiyahanensis
Cheirostylis tabiyahanensis can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Cheirostylis tabiyahanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis tabiyahanensis?
Cheirostylis tabiyahanensis
What is the family of Cheirostylis tabiyahanensis?
Orchidaceae
Where is Cheirostylis tabiyahanensis 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
Nicholas Pearce: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Pearce' in the authors string.