Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
845025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 4: 74 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844360

Common Names

  • Chiloschista Yunnanensis
  • Yunnan Chiloschista
  • Yunnanensis Chiloschista

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Description

Chiloschista yunnanensis (also called Yunnan 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiloschista yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis

Chiloschista yunnanensis is native to China and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Chiloschista yunnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chiloschista yunnanensis?

Chiloschista yunnanensis

What is the family of Chiloschista yunnanensis?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Chiloschista yunnanensis?

Yunnan Chiloschista

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-39026: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.