Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pavonii
ID:
848682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 404 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848017

Common Names

  • Chloraea pavonii
  • Pavon's Chloraea
  • Pavon Chloraea

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Description

Chloraea pavonii (also called Pavon's Chloraea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes of South America. It has a basal rosette of long, narrow, pointed leaves. The inflorescence is a dense, cylindrical spike with white or pinkish flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as mountain forests and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea pavonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chloraea pavonii is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with slender stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea pavonii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps of the plant can be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chloraea pavonii

Chloraea pavonii can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Chloraea pavonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloraea pavonii?

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What is the natural habitat of Chloraea pavonii?

Chloraea pavonii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and is found in moist, grassy areas.

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-39387: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.