Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
thanmoiensis
ID:
354739

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 17: 194 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354071



Common Names

  • Cheirostylis thanmoiensis
  • Thanmoiensis Cheirostylis
  • Thanmoiensis False Acanthus


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Synonyms

  • Zeuxine thanmoiensis Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Cheirostylis thanmoiensis (Gagnep.) Ormerod ex Aver. [deprecated]

Description

Cheirostylis thanmoiensis (also called 'Thanmoi Cheirostylis', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has an erect stem, reaching a height of up to 1 m, with opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome, in the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, in areas of high altitude, between 900 and 1,400 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cheirostylis thanmoiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cheirostylis thanmoiensis is a white to pale pink, tubular flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirostylis thanmoiensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers.

Where to Find Cheirostylis thanmoiensis

Cheirostylis thanmoiensis can be found in Myanmar.

Cheirostylis thanmoiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis thanmoiensis?

Cheirostylis thanmoiensis

What are the common names of Cheirostylis thanmoiensis?

Thanmoi Water Willow

What is the natural habitat of Cheirostylis thanmoiensis?

It is native to Southeast Asia, where it grows in wet, marshy areas.

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-233013: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.