Chiloglottis seminuda - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
seminuda
ID:
844563
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 41 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843898
Common Names
- Chiloglottis seminuda
- Seminuda Chiloglottis
- Seminuda's Chiloglottis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloglottis seminuda (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 seminuda 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 seminuda 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 seminuda 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 seminuda
Chiloglottis seminuda can be found in Australia.
Chiloglottis seminuda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloglottis seminuda?
Chiloglottis seminuda
What is the common name of Chiloglottis seminuda?
Seminude Tongue Orchid
Where is Chiloglottis seminuda 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38983: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.