Chiloschista ramifera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramifera
ID:
844927
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 95: 179 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844262
Common Names
- Ramifera Orchid
- Ramifera Orchis
- Ramifera Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloschista ramifera (also called Ramiferous 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 ramifera is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiloschista ramifera 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 ramifera 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 ramifera
Chiloschista ramifera is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Chiloschista ramifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloschista ramifera?
Chiloschista ramifera
What is the common name of Chiloschista ramifera?
Forked Orchid
What is the growth habit of Chiloschista ramifera?
It is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems
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-39017: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.