Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
prodigiosa
ID:
848830

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 863 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848165

Common Names

  • Prodigious Chloraea
  • Prodigious Orchid
  • Chloraea Prodigious

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Description

Chloraea prodigiosa (also called Prodigous Chloraea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb species native to South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea prodigiosa is a plant that is used for ornamental purposes and is also used as a food source for livestock. It has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

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 prodigiosa is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a terrestrial orchid that is found growing in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1500-3000 meters. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and most successful method of propagation. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Chloraea prodigiosa

Chloraea prodigiosa can be found in the Andes mountains of South America.

Chloraea prodigiosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloraea prodigiosa?

Chloraea prodigiosa

What is the common name of Chloraea prodigiosa?

Prodigiosa orchid

What is the natural habitat of Chloraea prodigiosa?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of South America

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,

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