Chiloglottis chlorantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chlorantha
ID:
844391
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 37 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843726
Common Names
- Greenhood Orchid
- Greenhood
- Greenhood Spider Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloglottis chlorantha (also called Green-flowered Bentgrass, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial grass that is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It typically grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloglottis chlorantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiloglottis chlorantha is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiloglottis chlorantha 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 chlorantha
Chiloglottis chlorantha can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Chiloglottis chlorantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloglottis chlorantha?
Chiloglottis chlorantha
What is the common name of Chiloglottis chlorantha?
Green Bird Orchid
What is the growth habit of Chiloglottis chlorantha?
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-38967: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.