Chiloglottis anaticeps - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anaticeps
ID:
844372
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 37 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843707
Common Names
- Chiloglottis anaticeps
- Anaticeps Wheatgrass
- Anaticeps Crested Wheatgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloglottis anaticeps (also called Ant-crested Bird Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid that is native to Australia. It is found in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloglottis anaticeps is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiloglottis anaticeps has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiloglottis anaticeps is a perennial orchid native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and heat and can be used for erosion control. It is also deer resistant.
Where to Find Chiloglottis anaticeps
Chiloglottis anaticeps can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Chiloglottis anaticeps FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloglottis anaticeps?
Chiloglottis anaticeps
What is the common name of Chiloglottis anaticeps?
Tall Bird Orchid
What is the growth habit of Chiloglottis anaticeps?
It is a terrestrial orchid with an upright, clumping growth habit.
Species in the Chiloglottis genus
Chiloglottis sphaerula, Chiloglottis anaticeps, Chiloglottis chlorantha, Chiloglottis cornuta, Chiloglottis diphylla, Chiloglottis formicifera, Chiloglottis grammata, Chiloglottis gunnii, Chiloglottis jeanesii, Chiloglottis longiclavata, Chiloglottis palachila, Chiloglottis pescottiana, Chiloglottis platyptera, Chiloglottis pluricallata, Chiloglottis reflexa, Chiloglottis seminuda, Chiloglottis sphyrnoides, Chiloglottis sylvestris, Chiloglottis trapeziformis, Chiloglottis triceratops, Chiloglottis trilabra, Chiloglottis trullata, Chiloglottis truncata, Chiloglottis turfosa, Chiloglottis valida, Chiloglottis pescottiana,
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-38965: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.