Status:
valid
Authors:
Druce
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 614 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843887
Common Names
- Chiloglottis reflexa
- Reflexa Chiloglottis
- Reflexa's Chiloglottis
Description
Chiloglottis reflexa (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 reflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover in lawns and golf courses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiloglottis reflexa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiloglottis reflexa 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 reflexa
Chiloglottis reflexa can be found in Australia.
Chiloglottis reflexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloglottis reflexa?
Chiloglottis reflexa
What is the common name of Chiloglottis reflexa?
Reflexed Tongue Orchid
Where is Chiloglottis reflexa native to?
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,