Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56: 491 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844201
Common Names
- Loheri Chiloschista
- Loheri Orchid
- Chiloschista loheri
Description
Chiloschista loheri (also called Loher's Chiloschista, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in rainforests, woodlands, and other humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloschista loheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Chiloschista loheri are small, white, and cup-shaped. Seed: The seeds of Chiloschista loheri are tiny and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Chiloschista loheri are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiloschista loheri is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or from cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in both dry and wet conditions. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires little fertilization or other care.
Where to Find Chiloschista loheri
Chiloschista loheri can be found in tropical Asia.
Chiloschista loheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloschista loheri?
Chiloschista loheri
What is the common name of Chiloschista loheri?
Loher's Chiloschista
What is the natural habitat of Chiloschista loheri?
Tropical rainforests
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,