Chiloschista

Flower name
Chiloschista
Scientific name
Chiloschista
Alias無葉蘭, キロスキスタ, キロシスタ, チロシスタ, Chiloschista
Place of originVietnam, India, Thailand and Australia
Place of floweringGreenhouse, Botanical Gardens, Potted flower
Flowering seasonJune, July, August, September

What is Chiloschista

Chiloschista or Chiloschista (scientific name: Chiloschista) is a leafless epiphytic orchid of the family Orchidaceae, native to Vietnam, India, Thailand and Australia. Nourishing photosynthesis with roots without leaves. From the short central rhizome, radially stretch green, flat photosynthetic roots. It is often spread on wooden boards with water.
There are varieties include parishii, lunifera, and viridiflava.

Generic name: Kirocista, Scientific name: Chiloschista, aka:starfish orchids, plant length 20-40 cm, stem: short, leaf : None, root color: green-white, flowering period: June to September.