Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
virescens
ID:
853068

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Holttum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 14: 273 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852403



Common Names

  • Virescens Chroniochilus
  • Chroniochilus Virescens
  • Virescens Chroniochilus Tree


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Description

Chroniochilus virescens (also called Green 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 virescens is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chroniochilus virescens has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small, oval-shaped and dark brown. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chroniochilus virescens 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 virescens

Chroniochilus virescens is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Chroniochilus virescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chroniochilus virescens?

Chroniochilus virescens

What is the common name of Chroniochilus virescens?

Virescens Chroniochilus

What is the natural habitat of Chroniochilus virescens?

It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

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-39803: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.