Chiloglottis sphaerula - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerula
ID:
808822
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 5: 73 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808156
Common Names
- Chiloglottis sphaerula
- Sphaerula Chiloglottis
- Round Chiloglottis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloglottis sphaerula (also called Round-leaved Chiloglottis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with bright yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloglottis sphaerula is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens and homes for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiloglottis sphaerula has a white or yellow flower with a labellum that is yellow with a green tip. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiloglottis sphaerula is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It is native to Australia and is hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Chiloglottis sphaerula
Chiloglottis sphaerula is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Chiloglottis sphaerula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloglottis sphaerula?
Chiloglottis sphaerula
What is the common name of Chiloglottis sphaerula?
Round Chiloglottis
What type of plant is Chiloglottis sphaerula?
A tropical orchid
Species in the Chiloglottis genus
Chiloglottis sphaerula, Chiloglottis anaticeps, Chiloglottis chlorantha, Chiloglottis cornuta, Chiloglottis diphylla, Chiloglottis formicifera, Chiloglottis grammata, Chiloglottis gunnii, Chiloglottis jeanesii, Chiloglottis longiclavata, Chiloglottis palachila, Chiloglottis pescottiana, Chiloglottis platyptera, Chiloglottis pluricallata, Chiloglottis reflexa, Chiloglottis seminuda, Chiloglottis sphyrnoides, Chiloglottis sylvestris, Chiloglottis trapeziformis, Chiloglottis triceratops, Chiloglottis trilabra, Chiloglottis trullata, Chiloglottis truncata, Chiloglottis turfosa, Chiloglottis valida, Chiloglottis pescottiana,
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-346396: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.