Chiloglottis pescottiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pescottiana
ID:
844507
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Rogers
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 30: 139 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843842
Common Names
- Chiloglottis pescottiana
- Pescottiana Bird Orchid
- Pescottiana Spider Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloglottis pescottiana (also called Pescott's Bird Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Australia. It is a perennial herb that grows in clumps and has narrow, flat leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloglottis pescottiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiloglottis pescottiana has small, greenish-yellow flowers with a yellowish-green labellum and a yellowish-brown callus. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule containing numerous small, light brown, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip and a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiloglottis pescottiana 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 pescottiana
Chiloglottis pescottiana is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Chiloglottis pescottiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloglottis pescottiana?
Chiloglottis pescottiana
What is the common name of Chiloglottis pescottiana?
Pescott's Chiloglottis
Where is Chiloglottis pescottiana 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,
References
Richard Sanders Rogers (1861-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Rogers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:622803-1: Based on the initial data import