Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chusua
ID:
281523

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Soó

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 12: 352 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280855



Common Names

  • Ponerorchis chusua
  • Chusua Ponerorchis
  • Chusua Ponerorchis Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Orchis beesiana W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Orchis chusua D.Don [unknown]
  • Orchis chusua nana King & Pantl. [unknown]
  • Orchis delavayi Schltr. [unknown]
  • Orchis giraldiana Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Orchis mairei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Orchis nana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Orchis parcifloroides Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Orchis pauciflora Fisch. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Orchis pulchella Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Orchis tenii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Orchis unifoliata Schltr. [unknown]
  • Ponerorchis beesiana (W.W.Sm.) Soó [unknown]
  • Ponerorchis chusua nana (King & Pantl.) R.C.Srivast. [unknown]
  • Ponerorchis nana (King & Pantl.) Soó [unknown]
  • Ponerorchis pauciflora (Lindl.) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Ponerorchis pulchella (Hand.-Mazz.) Soó [unknown]
  • Chusua donii Nevski [unknown]
  • Chusua nana (King & Pantl.) Pradhan [unknown]
  • Chusua pauciflora (Lindl.) P.F.Hunt [unknown]
  • Chusua pulchella (Hand.-Mazz.) P.F.Hunt [unknown]
  • Chusua roborovskyi delavayi (Schltr.) P.F.Hunt [unknown]
  • Chusua roborovskyi giraldiana (Kraenzl.) P.F.Hunt [unknown]
  • Chusua roborovskyi nana (King & Pantl.) P.F.Hunt [unknown]
  • Chusua roborovskyi tenii (Schltr.) P.F.Hunt [unknown]
  • Chusua roborovskyi unifoliata (Schltr.) P.F.Hunt [unknown]
  • Chusua secunda Nevski [illegitimate]
  • Gymnadenia chusua nana (King & Pantl.) Finet [unknown]
  • Orchis chusua delavayi (Schltr.) Soó [unknown]
  • Orchis chusua pulchella (Hand.-Mazz.) Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Orchis chusua tenii (Schltr.) Soó [unknown]
  • Ponerorchis chusua delavayi (Schltr.) Soó [unknown]
  • Ponerorchis chusua giraldiana (Kraenzl.) Soó [unknown]
  • Ponerorchis chusua tenii (Schltr.) Soó [unknown]
  • Ponerorchis chusua unifoliata (Schltr.) Soó [unknown]
  • Amitostigma beesianum (W.W.Sm.) Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Gymnadenia chusua (D.Don) Lindl. [unknown]
  • Gymnadenia pauciflora Lindl. [unknown]
  • Gymnadenia puberula Lindl. [unknown]
  • Habenaria chusua Benth. [unknown]
  • Gymnadenia chusua (D.Don) Lindl. ex Wall. [deprecated]
  • Ponerorchis chusua nana (King & Pantl.) Soó [unknown]
  • Chusua nana alba Z.H.Wu & Q.H.Yang [unknown]

Description

Ponerorchis chusua (also called Chusu Coralroot, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to temperate Asia. It is a small, perennial herb, with a single, erect stem, up to 15 cm tall, and small, white flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ponerorchis chusua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ponerorchis chusua is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ponerorchis chusua is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist, but not wet. It can be propagated through division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ponerorchis chusua

Ponerorchis chusua is found in tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Ponerorchis chusua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ponerorchis chusua?

Ponerorchis chusua

How tall does Ponerorchis chusua grow?

Up to 1m tall

What type of soil does Ponerorchis chusua prefer?

Well-drained, humus-rich soil

Species in the Ponerorchis genus

Ponerorchis brevicalcarata, Ponerorchis chidori, Ponerorchis chusua, Ponerorchis crenulata, Ponerorchis graminifolia, Ponerorchis hemipiloides, Ponerorchis joo-iokiana, Ponerorchis kiraishiensis, Ponerorchis limprichtii, Ponerorchis puberula, Ponerorchis renzii, Ponerorchis taivanensis, Ponerorchis takasago-montana, Ponerorchis tominagae, Ponerorchis omeishanica, Ponerorchis pugeensis, Ponerorchis sichuanica, Ponerorchis exilis, Ponerorchis alpestris, Ponerorchis amplexifolia, Ponerorchis basifoliata, Ponerorchis bidupensis, Ponerorchis bifoliata, Ponerorchis capitata, Ponerorchis camptoceras, Ponerorchis compacta, Ponerorchis cucullata, Ponerorchis dolichocentra, Ponerorchis faberi, Ponerorchis farreri, Ponerorchis gonggashanica, Ponerorchis gracilis, Ponerorchis keiskei, Ponerorchis kinoshitae, Ponerorchis lepida, Ponerorchis luteola, Ponerorchis monantha, Ponerorchis oblonga, Ponerorchis ovata, Ponerorchis papilionacea, Ponerorchis physoceras, Ponerorchis simplex, Ponerorchis secundiflora, Ponerorchis tetraloba, Ponerorchis thailandica, Ponerorchis tibetica, Ponerorchis trifurcata, Ponerorchis wenshanensis, Ponerorchis parceflora, Ponerorchis yueana,

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-163258: Based on the initial data import
Károly Rezső Soó (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soó' in the authors string.
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.