Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sinicus
ID:
923538

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


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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.

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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 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-468532: Based on the initial data import
Zhong Jian Liu (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.J.Liu' in the authors string.
Li Jun Chen (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.Chen' in the authors string.