Status:
valid
Authors:
(Masam.) Masam. & Fukuy.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 52: 247 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844272
Common Names
- Segawae Orchid
- Segawae Orchis
- Segawae Orchid
Description
Chiloschista segawae (also called Segawa'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 segawae is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiloschista segawae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiloschista segawae 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 segawae
Chiloschista segawae is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Chiloschista segawae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloschista segawae?
Chiloschista segawae
What are the common names of Chiloschista segawae?
Segawa's Chiloschista
What is the natural habitat of Chiloschista segawae?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia
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,