Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gavilu
ID:
848193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Quart. J. Sci. Lit. Arts , n.s., 1: 48 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847528

Common Names

  • Gavilu Chloraea
  • Gavilu Orchid
  • Gavilu Orchid

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Description

Chloraea gavilu (also called Gavilu chloraea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea gavilu is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chloraea gavilu has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea gavilu can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chloraea gavilu

Chloraea gavilu can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Virginia.

Chloraea gavilu FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloraea gavilu?

Chloraea gavilu

What is the common name of Chloraea gavilu?

Gavilu

What is the family of Chloraea gavilu?

Orchidaceae

Species in the Chloraea genus

Chloraea curicana, Chloraea alpina, Chloraea apinnula, Chloraea barbata, Chloraea bella, Chloraea bidentata, Chloraea biserialis, Chloraea bletioides, Chloraea boliviana, Chloraea calantha, Chloraea castillonii, Chloraea chica, Chloraea chrysantha, Chloraea cogniauxii, Chloraea crispa, Chloraea cristata, Chloraea cuneata, Chloraea cylindrostachya, Chloraea deflexa, Chloraea densipapillosa, Chloraea disoides, Chloraea elegans, Chloraea fiebrigiana, Chloraea fonkii, Chloraea galeata, Chloraea gavilu, Chloraea grandiflora, Chloraea heteroglossa, Chloraea lamellata, Chloraea laxiflora, Chloraea lechleri, Chloraea longipetala, Chloraea magellanica, Chloraea major, Chloraea membranacea, Chloraea multiflora, Chloraea multilineolata, Chloraea nudilabia, Chloraea pavonii, Chloraea philippii, Chloraea phoenicea, Chloraea piquichen, Chloraea praecincta, Chloraea prodigiosa, Chloraea reticulata, Chloraea septentrionalis, Chloraea speciosa, Chloraea subpandurata, Chloraea tectata, Chloraea venosa,

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-39338: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.