Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56: 492 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844305
Common Names
- Taeniophyllum Orchid
- Taeniophyllum
- Taeniophyllum Orchid
Description
Chiloschista taeniophyllum (also called Ribbon Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a perennial plant, growing in tufts and reaching heights of up to 1.2 meters. It is found in a variety of habitats, including meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloschista taeniophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiloschista taeniophyllum has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and reddish-brown in color. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiloschista taeniophyllum 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 taeniophyllum
Chiloschista taeniophyllum can be found in Guangdong Province, China.
Chiloschista taeniophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloschista taeniophyllum?
Chiloschista taeniophyllum
What are the common names of Chiloschista taeniophyllum?
Striped-leaved Chiloschista
What is the natural habitat of Chiloschista taeniophyllum?
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,