Chiloschista viridiflava - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridiflava
ID:
845014
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 95: 175 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844349
Common Names
- Chiloschista Viridiflava
- Green-flowered Chiloschista
- Viridiflava Chiloschista
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloschista viridiflava (also called Green-flowered 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 viridiflava 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 viridiflava 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiloschista viridiflava is an evergreen epiphytic orchid that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Chiloschista viridiflava
Chiloschista viridiflava is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Chiloschista viridiflava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloschista viridiflava?
Chiloschista viridiflava
What is the family of Chiloschista viridiflava?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Chiloschista viridiflava?
Green-flowered Chiloschista
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-39025: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.