Chiloschista lunifera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lunifera
ID:
844876
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Orch. Java : 553 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844211
Common Names
- Chiloschista lunifera
- Lunifera chiloschista
- Lunifera polypogonoides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloschista lunifera (also called Moon Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical forests, and grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloschista lunifera 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
Chiloschista lunifera has small, white flowers with purple spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiloschista lunifera is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It grows best in bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist.
Where to Find Chiloschista lunifera
Chiloschista lunifera is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Chiloschista lunifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloschista lunifera?
Chiloschista lunifera
What is the common name of Chiloschista lunifera?
Luniferous Chiloschista
What is the natural habitat of Chiloschista lunifera?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39012: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.