Chelonistele dentifera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentifera
ID:
843048
Status:
valid
Authors:
de Vogel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Blumea 30: 203 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842383
Common Names
- Tooth-Bearing Bellflower
- Chelonistele Dentifera
- Tooth-Bearing Bell Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chelonistele dentifera (also called Tooth-bearing Chelonistele, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to the temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chelonistele dentifera is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chelonistele dentifera is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, reddish-brown grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chelonistele dentifera is a cool season grass that is easy to grow and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a prepared seed bed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring or fall and replant the divisions.
Where to Find Chelonistele dentifera
Chelonistele dentifera can be found in the Middle East and Central Asia.
Chelonistele dentifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chelonistele dentifera?
Chelonistele dentifera
What is the common name of Chelonistele dentifera?
Toothed-leaf orchid
What is the growth habit of Chelonistele dentifera?
It is an epiphytic orchid with a creeping growth habit.
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-38836: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Ferdinand de Vogel (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vogel' in the authors string.