Status:
valid
Authors:
L.J.Chen & Z.J.Liu
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 252 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922873
Common Names
- Chroniochilus Sinicus
- Sini Chroniochilus
- Sini Orchid
Description
Chroniochilus sinicus (also called Chinese Chroniochilus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chroniochilus sinicus is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chroniochilus sinicus has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chroniochilus sinicus is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Chroniochilus sinicus
Chroniochilus sinicus can be found in China.
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,