Chiloschista extinctoriformis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
extinctoriformis
ID:
844769
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 95: 178 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844104
Common Names
- Extinctoriformis Orchid
- Chiloschista Orchid
- Extinctoriformis Chiloschista
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloschista extinctoriformis (also called the Extinguisher Chiloschista, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Australia. It has yellow-green flowers with purple lips and a yellow-green column. It is found in dry eucalypt forests and woodlands, and is endemic to Australia.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloschista extinctoriformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used for decoration and its leaves can be used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiloschista extinctoriformis has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiloschista extinctoriformis is a perennial orchid that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay. It can be trimmed to maintain a neat appearance.
Where to Find Chiloschista extinctoriformis
Chiloschista extinctoriformis can be found in tropical Asia.
Chiloschista extinctoriformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloschista extinctoriformis?
Chiloschista extinctoriformis
What is the common name of Chiloschista extinctoriformis?
Extinctoriformis orchid
What is the habitat of Chiloschista extinctoriformis?
Chiloschista extinctoriformis is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and jungles.
Species in the Chiloschista genus
Chiloschista rodriguezii, Chiloschista extinctoriformis, Chiloschista exuperei, Chiloschista fasciata, Chiloschista glandulosa, Chiloschista godefroyana, Chiloschista guangdongensis, Chiloschista loheri, Chiloschista lunifera, Chiloschista parishii, Chiloschista phyllorhiza, Chiloschista ramifera, Chiloschista segawae, Chiloschista sweelimii, Chiloschista taeniophyllum, Chiloschista treubii, Chiloschista trudelii, Chiloschista usneoides, Chiloschista viridiflava, Chiloschista yunnanensis,
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-39002: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.