Chiloschista phyllorhiza - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phyllorhiza
ID:
844906
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56: 492 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844241
Common Names
- Phyllorhiza Orchid
- Phyllorhiza Orchis
- Phyllorhiza Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloschista phyllorhiza (also called Leaf 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 phyllorhiza 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
The flower of Chiloschista phyllorhiza is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiloschista phyllorhiza 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 phyllorhiza
Chiloschista phyllorhiza is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Chiloschista phyllorhiza FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloschista phyllorhiza?
Chiloschista phyllorhiza
What type of plant is Chiloschista phyllorhiza?
Orchid
Where is Chiloschista phyllorhiza native to?
Asia
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-39015: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.