Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(S.J.Cheng & C.Z.Tang) M.A.Clem.
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
2003
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Telopea 10: 276 (2003)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482670
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Changjiangense Oxystophyllum
 - Oxystophyllum Changjiangense
 - Changjiangense Star Orchid
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Dendrobium changjiangense S.J.Cheng & C.Z.Tang [unknown]
 
                     
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Oxystophyllum changjiangense (also called Changjiang Oxystophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is a perennial herb, growing to a height of 15–30 cm (6–12 in). It is native to China, and is found in tropical forests.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Oxystophyllum changjiangense is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping. It has a trailing habit and can reach heights of up to 2 feet. Its flowers are a deep purple color and its leaves are a dark green. It is also used for ground cover and erosion control.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Oxystophyllum changjiangense is a small, yellowish-green cone-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, winged seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, coniferous trees.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Oxystophyllum changjiangense is a perennial plant native to China. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps or by seed.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Oxystophyllum changjiangense
                        
                            Oxystophyllum changjiangense is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Oxystophyllum changjiangense FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Oxystophyllum changjiangense?
Oxystophyllum changjiangense
What is the common name of Oxystophyllum changjiangense?
Changjiangense Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Oxystophyllum changjiangense?
Tropical regions of China
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Oxystophyllum genus
                        
                            Oxystophyllum atropurpureum, 
Oxystophyllum carnosum, 
Oxystophyllum excavatum, 
Oxystophyllum acianthum, 
Oxystophyllum ambotiense, 
Oxystophyllum araneum, 
Oxystophyllum atrorubens, 
Oxystophyllum bipulvinatum, 
Oxystophyllum buruense, 
Oxystophyllum changjiangense, 
Oxystophyllum cultratum, 
Oxystophyllum cuneatipetalum, 
Oxystophyllum deliense, 
Oxystophyllum elmeri, 
Oxystophyllum floridanum, 
Oxystophyllum govidjoae, 
Oxystophyllum hagerupii, 
Oxystophyllum helvolum, 
Oxystophyllum hypodon, 
Oxystophyllum kaudernii, 
Oxystophyllum lepoense, 
Oxystophyllum lockhartioides, 
Oxystophyllum longipecten, 
Oxystophyllum minutigibbum, 
Oxystophyllum moluccense, 
Oxystophyllum nitidiflorum, 
Oxystophyllum oblongum, 
Oxystophyllum oligadenium, 
Oxystophyllum paniferum, 
Oxystophyllum sinuatum, 
Oxystophyllum speculigerum, 
Oxystophyllum subsessile, 
Oxystophyllum torricellianum, 
Oxystophyllum tropidoneuron, 
Oxystophyllum tumoriferum, 
Oxystophyllum validipecten,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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
                        
                            Shi Jun Cheng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.J.Cheng' in the authors string.