Chiloschista parishii Seidenf. 1988 is an epiphytic growing, leafless miniature orchid species, native to the Himalayas, India, Nepal, Myanmar (formerly Burma),
Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.

The Danish botanist Dr. Gunnar Seidenfaden named this fragrant orchid species in honour to the orchid collector Charles Samuel Pollock Parish. Flowers get a size of about 1 - 1,5 cm in diameter. Flowering period: March - May. Chiloschista parishii orchids are protected by CITES Appendix II (trade controlled to avoid use incompatible with species survival). The tropical orchid requires cool to warm temperatures and a moderate shady location.

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Image: Chiloschista parishii Seidenf. 1988
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