Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Garay
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1972
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 166 (1972)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852349
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Ecalcaratus Chroniochilus
 - Chroniochilus Ecalcaratus
 - Ecalcaratus Chroniochilus Tree
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Chroniochilus ecalcaratus (also called Unarmed Chroniochilus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and a tall, slender stem. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and jungles.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Chroniochilus ecalcaratus is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and for its medicinal properties.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Chroniochilus ecalcaratus has a small, yellow flower with awns that are 1-2 cm long. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Chroniochilus ecalcaratus is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Chroniochilus ecalcaratus
                        
                            Chroniochilus ecalcaratus can be found in South America.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Chroniochilus ecalcaratus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Chroniochilus ecalcaratus?
Chroniochilus ecalcaratus
What is the common name of Chroniochilus ecalcaratus?
Ecalcaratus Chroniochilus
What is the natural habitat of Chroniochilus ecalcaratus?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Chroniochilus genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,