Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1896: 201 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842122
Common Names
- Cheirostylis yunnanensis
- Yunnan Cheirostylis
- Cheirostylis
Description
Cheirostylis yunnanensis (also called Yunnan cheirostylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Yunnan, China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Cheirostylis yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements make it a popular choice for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover to suppress weeds and to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cheirostylis yunnanensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheirostylis yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis
Cheirostylis yunnanensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Cheirostylis yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirostylis yunnanensis?
Cheirostylis yunnanensis
What is the common name of Cheirostylis yunnanensis?
Yunnan Cheirostylis
Where is Cheirostylis yunnanensis found?
Cheirostylis yunnanensis is found in China.
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,