Chiloschista godefroyana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
godefroyana
ID:
844812
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 4: 275 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844147
Common Names
- Godefroyana Orchid
- Chiloschista Orchid
- Godefroyana Chiloschista
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloschista godefroyana (also called Godefroyana 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 godefroyana is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a feed for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiloschista godefroyana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round grain. The seedlings are small, with short stems and narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiloschista godefroyana is an evergreen, epiphytic orchid that grows in humid, tropical climates. It is best propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and should be kept moist until germination. Once established, Chiloschista godefroyana requires regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Chiloschista godefroyana
Chiloschista godefroyana can be found in tropical Asia.
Chiloschista godefroyana FAQ
What are the common names of Chiloschista godefroyana?
Common names of Chiloschista godefroyana include Godefroy's orchid and Madagascar orchid.
What type of soil does Chiloschista godefroyana prefer?
Chiloschista godefroyana prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils.
What is the growth habit of Chiloschista godefroyana?
Chiloschista godefroyana is an evergreen, twining vine.
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-39006: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.