Chiloschista trudelii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trudelii
ID:
844992
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 38: 310 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844327
Common Names
- Trudel's Orchid
- Trudel Orchid
- Trudel's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloschista trudelii (also called Trudel's Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests, usually on the branches of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloschista trudelii 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
The flower of Chiloschista trudelii is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender, with narrow leaves.
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Chiloschista trudelii 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 trudelii
Chiloschista trudelii can be found in tropical Asia.
Chiloschista trudelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloschista trudelii?
Chiloschista trudelii
What is the common name of Chiloschista trudelii?
Trudel's Orchid
What is the growth habit of Chiloschista trudelii?
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-39023: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.