Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
J.J.Wood
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
2008
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 1: 108 (2008)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835260
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Chelonistele Senagangensis
 - Senagang Chelonistele
 - Senagang Spider Orchid
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Chelonistele senagangensis (also called 'Senagang Chelonistele', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Chelonistele senagangensis is a species of plant native to Southeast Asia. It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Chelonistele senagangensis is a single, white to cream-coloured flower with a yellow labellum. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, white to cream-coloured flower.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Chelonistele senagangensis is an orchid native to Malaysia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Division is best done in spring or summer. The plant should be carefully divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Chelonistele senagangensis
                        
                            Chelonistele senagangensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Malaysia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Chelonistele senagangensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Chelonistele senagangensis?
Chelonistele senagangensis
What is the common name of Chelonistele senagangensis?
Senagang Chelonistele
What is the natural habitat of Chelonistele senagangensis?
It is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Chelonistele genus
                        
                            Chelonistele senagangensis, 
Chelonistele amplissima, 
Chelonistele brevilamellata, 
Chelonistele dentifera, 
Chelonistele ingloria, 
Chelonistele laetitia-reginae, 
Chelonistele lamellulifera, 
Chelonistele lurida, 
Chelonistele ramentacea, 
Chelonistele richardsii, 
Chelonistele sulphurea, 
Chelonistele unguiculata, 
Chelonistele devogelii, 
Chelonistele maximae-reginae,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,