Chiloglottis sphyrnoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphyrnoides
ID:
844574
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 41 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843909
Common Names
- Chiloglottis sphyrnoides
- Sphyrnoides Chiloglottis
- Sphyrnoides' Chiloglottis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloglottis sphyrnoides (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 sphyrnoides 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
Chiloglottis sphyrnoides has small, greenish-brown flowers with a yellow labellum. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiloglottis sphyrnoides is a perennial orchid native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought and salt. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Chiloglottis sphyrnoides
Chiloglottis sphyrnoides can be found in Australia.
Chiloglottis sphyrnoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloglottis sphyrnoides?
Chiloglottis sphyrnoides
What is the common name of Chiloglottis sphyrnoides?
Sphyrnoides Tongue Orchid
Where is Chiloglottis sphyrnoides 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-38984: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.