Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 93 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842858
Common Names
- Rose Orchid
- Rose Aerangis
- Rose Chelonopsis
Description
Chelonopsis rosea (also called rose-flowered wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Eurasia and North America. It is a cool-season grass that grows in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and cold temperatures. It is often used for forage, erosion control, and as a cover crop.
Uses & Benefits
Chelonopsis rosea is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chelonopsis rosea has small, pink flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings have a white, waxy coating that helps protect them from the elements.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chelonopsis rosea is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid with a creeping rhizome. It is best grown in a light, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the rhizome or by seed.
Where to Find Chelonopsis rosea
Chelonopsis rosea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, such as cliffs and hillsides.
Chelonopsis rosea FAQ
What are the common names of Chelonopsis rosea?
Pink Orchid
What is the scientific name of Pink Orchid?
Chelonopsis rosea
What is the growth habit of Pink Orchid?
It is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 30 cm in height.
Species in the Chelonopsis genus
Chelonopsis abbreviata,
Chelonopsis bracteata,
Chelonopsis cashmerica,
Chelonopsis chekiangensis,
Chelonopsis forrestii,
Chelonopsis giraldii,
Chelonopsis lichiangensis,
Chelonopsis longipes,
Chelonopsis mollissima,
Chelonopsis moschata,
Chelonopsis odontochila,
Chelonopsis rosea,
Chelonopsis siccanea,
Chelonopsis souliei,
Chelonopsis yagiharana,
Chelonopsis praecox,
Chelonopsis yaoshanensis,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,