Chiloglottis cornuta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cornuta
ID:
844401
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. : 69 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843736
Common Names
- Ant-orchid
- Ant Orchid
- Green Ant Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloglottis cornuta (also called Horned Chiloglottis, among many other common names) is an orchid native to Australia and New Zealand. It is characterized by its yellow-green flowers and long, curved sepals. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloglottis cornuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiloglottis cornuta flower is a small, yellowish-white flower head, with awns that are usually bent. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with awns. The seedlings are short, with short, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiloglottis cornuta is a perennial orchid native to Australia. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is dormant. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed.
Where to Find Chiloglottis cornuta
Chiloglottis cornuta is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Chiloglottis cornuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloglottis cornuta?
Chiloglottis cornuta
What is the common name of Chiloglottis cornuta?
Horned Bird Orchid
What is the growth habit of Chiloglottis cornuta?
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-38968: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.