Chloraea densipapillosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densipapillosa
ID:
848056
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 9: 55 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847391
Common Names
- Dense-papillose Chloraea
- Dense-papillose Orchid
- Dense-papillose Spider Orchid
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Chloraea densipapillosa (also called Densely papillose 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 densipapillosa 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
The flower of Chloraea densipapillosa is a small, white spikelet. The seed of this plant is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender and have a reddish-brown hue.
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Chloraea densipapillosa 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 densipapillosa
Chloraea densipapillosa can be found in South America.
Chloraea densipapillosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chloraea densipapillosa?
Chloraea densipapillosa
What is the common name of Chloraea densipapillosa?
Dense-papillose chloraea
What is the habitat of Chloraea densipapillosa?
It is found in moist, shady forests
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-39323: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.