Chiloglottis platyptera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyptera
ID:
844530
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 39 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843865
Common Names
- Chiloglottis platyptera
- Platyptera Chiloglottis
- Platyptera's Chiloglottis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloglottis platyptera (also called Broad-winged 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 platyptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiloglottis platyptera has small, 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 platyptera is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is best propagated by division of the rhizome. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich potting mix.
Where to Find Chiloglottis platyptera
Chiloglottis platyptera can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Chiloglottis platyptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloglottis platyptera?
Chiloglottis platyptera
What type of plant is Chiloglottis platyptera?
Orchid
Where is Chiloglottis platyptera found?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38980: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.