Chiloglottis valida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
valida
ID:
844670
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 43 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844005
Common Names
- Valida Chiloglottis
- Valida's Chiloglottis
- Valida Chil
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloglottis valida (also called yellowbird orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Australia and New Zealand. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloglottis valida is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a groundcover. The plant is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiloglottis valida 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 valida can be propagated by seed or division. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are dormant. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established before planting them out.
Where to Find Chiloglottis valida
Chiloglottis valida is native to Australia and can be found in heathland and dry sclerophyll forest.
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-38993: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.