Chiloschista exuperei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exuperei
ID:
844779
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guillaumin) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 166 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844114
Common Names
- Exuperei Orchid
- Chiloschista Orchid
- Exuperei Chiloschista
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloschista exuperei (also called Exuperei Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin roots and small, white flowers. This orchid grows in humid, tropical forests, often on the branches of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloschista exuperei 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 exuperei has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and glossy. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are arranged in a rosette.
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Chiloschista exuperei can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is not drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Chiloschista exuperei
Chiloschista exuperei can be found in tropical Asia.
Chiloschista exuperei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloschista exuperei?
Chiloschista exuperei
What is the common name of Chiloschista exuperei?
Exuperei orchid
What is the habitat of Chiloschista exuperei?
Chiloschista exuperei 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-39003: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.