Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
deflexa
ID:
848028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Onira 5: 45 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847363

Common Names

  • Deflexed Chloraea
  • Chloraea deflexa
  • Deflexed Orchid

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Description

Chloraea deflexa (also called Deflexed chloraea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and savannas, and is often found in disturbed areas. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. Its leaves are linear, and its inflorescence is a panicle of small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea deflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chloraea deflexa flower is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea deflexa is a perennial herb native to South America. It is a low-growing herb that can reach up to 0.5 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division is best done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Chloraea deflexa

Chloraea deflexa can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida, and north to Virginia.

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-39320: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.