Status:
valid
Authors:
G.W.Carr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Indig. Fl. Fauna Assoc. Misc. Pap. 1: 20 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843777
Common Names
- Chiloglottis grammata
- Grammata Wheatgrass
- Grammata Crested Wheatgrass
Description
Chiloglottis grammata (also called Gramm's 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 grammata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiloglottis grammata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a long, narrow leaf shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiloglottis grammata is a perennial orchid that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be grown from seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance orchid that requires minimal care.
Where to Find Chiloglottis grammata
Chiloglottis grammata can be found in moist grasslands and meadows in Europe and western Asia.
Chiloglottis grammata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloglottis grammata?
Chiloglottis grammata
What is the common name of Chiloglottis grammata?
Grammata Chiloglottis
Where is Chiloglottis grammata native to?
Eastern Australia
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,