Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
curicana
ID:
835828

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Onira 11: 38 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835163

Common Names

  • Chloraea curicana
  • Curican Chloraea
  • Curican Chloraea

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Description

Chloraea curicana (also called Chloraea, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Andes of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. It is found in wet montane forests and grasslands, at elevations of 2000-3000 meters. It has a single, thin, erect stem, with a single, large, green-brown leaf at the base. The flower has a yellow-green color, and is shaped like a star.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea curicana is an orchid species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chloraea curicana has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with a long, thin seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are upright with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea curicana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Chloraea curicana

Chloraea curicana is native to Chile and can be found in the wild in the forests of the country.

Chloraea curicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloraea curicana?

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Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Chloraea curicana?

Curicana chloraea

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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