Chroniochilus
(pronounced: kron-ee-oh-KYE-luss)
Classification
Vandeae subtribe Aeridinae
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Overview
Miniature monopodial epiphytes. Stems short, rooting at the base. Leaves alternate, distichous, leathery. Inflorescences axillary pedunculate racemes, the floral bracts minute. Flowers borne singly in succession, ephemeral or lasting several days. Sepals and petals free, spreading. Lip three-lobed, saccate, clawed, flexibly hinged to the column foot, the apex of the spur solid tissue. Column stout or cylindric-arching, without wings, with a foot; pollinia 2, on a common linear stipe and minute visicidum.
Etymology
From the Greek chronios, meaning lasting or persistent, and cheilos, meaning lip, reeferring to the long-lasting flowers of the type species.
Distribution
A genus of four species from Thailand to Borneo.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Mount plants of Chroniochilus on small slabs with a small pad of moisture-retaining material at the roots. Provide medium bright light levels, intermediate temperatures, and regular watering throughout the year.
Literature
Senghas, K. 1988. Uber die Gattungen Chamaeanthus und Chroniochilus neubeschriebung der Gattung Gunnarella. Die Orchidee 39(2):68-73.
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