Chelonistele richardsii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
richardsii
ID:
843197
Status:
valid
Authors:
Carr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 8: 79 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842532
Common Names
- Chelonistele richardsii
- Richards' Orchid
- Richards' Spider Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chelonistele richardsii (also called Richards' slipper orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico. It grows in humid, shady forests, often on tree trunks and branches.
Uses & Benefits
Chelonistele richardsii is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chelonistele richardsii has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chelonistele richardsii is a species of orchid native to Central Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees and can reach a height of up to 1m. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps. It is drought tolerant and can be used for erosion control.
Where to Find Chelonistele richardsii
Chelonistele richardsii can be found in the wild in tropical Africa.
Chelonistele richardsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chelonistele richardsii?
Chelonistele richardsii
What is the common name of Chelonistele richardsii?
Richards' Bellflower
What is the natural habitat of Chelonistele richardsii?
Chelonistele richardsii is found in moist, open grasslands and meadows in the northern hemisphere.
Species in the Chelonistele genus
Chelonistele senagangensis, Chelonistele amplissima, Chelonistele brevilamellata, Chelonistele dentifera, Chelonistele ingloria, Chelonistele laetitia-reginae, Chelonistele lamellulifera, Chelonistele lurida, Chelonistele ramentacea, Chelonistele richardsii, Chelonistele sulphurea, Chelonistele unguiculata, Chelonistele devogelii, Chelonistele maximae-reginae,
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-38850: Based on the initial data import
Cedric Errol Carr (1892-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carr' in the authors string.