Chiloglottis palachila - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palachila
ID:
844496
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones & M.Clements
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 39 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843831
Common Names
- Palachila Spider Orchid
- Palachila Sun Orchid
- Palachila Greenhood Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloglottis palachila (also called Slender Bird Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Australia. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and other areas with high levels of moisture.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloglottis palachila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for caterpillars.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiloglottis palachila is a small, yellow flower with a single pistil and six stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single leaf at the top of the stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiloglottis palachila is a perennial orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and can be sown directly in the ground or in containers. Division can be done in spring or autumn and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Chiloglottis palachila
Chiloglottis palachila can be found in moist grasslands and meadows in Europe and western Asia.
Chiloglottis palachila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloglottis palachila?
Chiloglottis palachila
What is the common name of Chiloglottis palachila?
Palach's Bird Orchid
What are the uses of Chiloglottis palachila?
Chiloglottis palachila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
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-38977: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.