Chloraea cogniauxii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cogniauxii
ID:
847907
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hauman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Ci. Argent. 90: 103 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847242
Common Names
- Cogniaux's Chloraea
- Cogniaux's Grass
- Cogniaux's Andropogon
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Chloraea cogniauxii (also called Cogniaux's orchid, among many other common names) is an orchid native to the Andes of South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Chloraea cogniauxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chloraea cogniauxii has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chloraea cogniauxii is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers moist soils and is tolerant of shade and drought. It grows best in full sun and can reach heights of up to 3 feet. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is not as reliable.
Where to Find Chloraea cogniauxii
Chloraea cogniauxii is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in wetland habitats, such as swamps and bogs.
Chloraea cogniauxii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chloraea cogniauxii?
Chloraea cogniauxii
What is the common name of Chloraea cogniauxii?
Cogniaux's chloraea
Where does Chloraea cogniauxii grow?
It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and is found in moist, shady areas
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-39308: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Leon Hauman (1880-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauman' in the authors string.