Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
piquichen
ID:
848766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 400 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848101

Common Names

  • Piquichen
  • Chilean Grass
  • Chilean Piquichen

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Description

Chloraea piquichen (also called Piquichen, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as cloud forests. It has long, thin leaves and a single, long stem that produces a single, small, white flower.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea piquichen is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, with a yellow centre. Seed: small, brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: long and thin, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea piquichen is a perennial herb native to South America. It is usually propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Chloraea piquichen

Chloraea piquichen can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Chloraea piquichen FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloraea piquichen?

Chloraea piquichen

What is the common name of Chloraea piquichen?

Piquichen

What is the natural habitat of Chloraea piquichen?

Grassy slopes and disturbed 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-39395: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.