Chiloglottis turfosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turfosa
ID:
844660
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 43 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843995
Common Names
- Turfosa Chiloglottis
- Turfosa's Chiloglottis
- Turfosa Chil
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloglottis turfosa (also called the Turf Chiloglottis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Australia. It has yellow-green flowers with purple lips and a yellow-green column. It is found in dry eucalypt forests and woodlands, and is endemic to Australia.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloglottis turfosa is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a feed for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiloglottis turfosa is a small, yellow-green to yellow-brown, tubular flower with a long, curved nectar spur. The seed is a small, black, shiny, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiloglottis turfosa is a perennial orchid native to Australia. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Chiloglottis turfosa
Chiloglottis turfosa is native to Australia and can be found in heathland and dry sclerophyll forest.
Chiloglottis turfosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloglottis turfosa?
Chiloglottis turfosa
What is the common name of Chiloglottis turfosa?
Turfy Spider Orchid
What is the habitat of Chiloglottis turfosa?
It is found in moist forests and woodlands
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-38992: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.