Chiloschista sweelimii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sweelimii
ID:
844959
Status:
valid
Authors:
Holttum
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 74: 147 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844294
Common Names
- Chiloschista sweelimii
- Sweelim's Orchid
- Sweelimii Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloschista sweelimii (also called Sweelim'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 sweelimii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiloschista sweelimii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
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Chiloschista sweelimii can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining medium. The plants should be kept moist and in a bright, indirect light. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist medium, such as a mix of peat and perlite. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Chiloschista sweelimii
Chiloschista sweelimii can be found in tropical Asia.
Chiloschista sweelimii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloschista sweelimii?
Chiloschista sweelimii
What are the common names of Chiloschista sweelimii?
Sweelim's Chiloschista
What is the natural habitat of Chiloschista sweelimii?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39020: Based on the initial data import
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.