Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
847795

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Orchid. Gen. Sp. 2: 139 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847130

Common Names

  • Bolivian Chloraea
  • Bolivian Chloraea Orchid
  • Bolivian Chloraea Flower

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Description

Chloraea boliviana (also called Bolivian Chloraea, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid native to Bolivia and Peru. It has a single, erect leaf and a single, erect flower stem with a single, white flower. It grows in humid, montane forests at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea boliviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chloraea boliviana has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea boliviana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal fertilization and pruning.

Where to Find Chloraea boliviana

Chloraea boliviana is native to South America, from Brazil to Colombia.

Chloraea boliviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloraea boliviana?

Chloraea boliviana

What is the common name of Chloraea boliviana?

Bolivian Chloraea

What is the natural habitat of Chloraea boliviana?

Chloraea boliviana is found in wet montane forests and bogs.

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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