Chiloglottis triceratops - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triceratops
ID:
844618
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 3: 66 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843953
Common Names
- Triceratops Orchid
- Triceratops Chiloglottis
- Chiloglottis triceratops
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloglottis triceratops (also called Triceratops Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid native to Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloglottis triceratops is a species of orchid that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiloglottis triceratops has small, greenish-brown flowers with a yellow labellum. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiloglottis triceratops is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical Australia. It is a clump-forming orchid that grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has a spreading habit. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers bright indirect light and should be protected from frost.
Where to Find Chiloglottis triceratops
Chiloglottis triceratops is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Victoria.
Chiloglottis triceratops FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloglottis triceratops?
Chiloglottis triceratops
What is the common name of Chiloglottis triceratops?
Triceratops Orchid
What is the lifespan of Chiloglottis triceratops?
Perennial
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-38988: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.