Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Carr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 8: 217 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842394
Common Names
- Chelonistele ingloria
- Inglorious Orchid
- Inglorious Lip Orchid
Description
Chelonistele ingloria (also called Inglorious 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 ingloria is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chelonistele ingloria flower is a spikelet, with a single floret, and is usually greenish-brown. The seed is a caryopsis, and the seedling is a grass-like plant with a single, erect stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chelonistele ingloria 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 ingloria
Chelonistele ingloria can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Chelonistele ingloria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chelonistele ingloria?
Chelonistele ingloria
What is the common name of Chelonistele ingloria?
Inglorious orchid
What is the growth habit of Chelonistele ingloria?
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,