Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bella
ID:
847716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hauman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Ci. Argent. 90: 99 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847051

Common Names

  • Bella Chloraea
  • Bella Grass
  • Bella Bluestem

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Description

Chloraea bella (also called Beautiful Chloraea, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Andes of South America. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single, erect stem and two large, fleshy leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea bella is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chloraea bella has a flower that is a single, white, bell-shaped bloom. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea bella is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering. It is also important to provide adequate drainage and to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Chloraea bella

Chloraea bella can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Chloraea bella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloraea bella?

Chloraea bella

What is the common name of Chloraea bella?

Bella orchid

Where does Chloraea bella grow?

It is native to the Andes Mountains in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39289: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Leon Hauman (1880-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauman' in the authors string.