Chloraea elegans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
848092
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.N.Correa
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 15: 492 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847427
Common Names
- Elegant Chloraea
- Elegant Orchid
- Elegant Spider Orchid
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Chloraea elegans (also called Elegant Bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It is a clump-forming herb with long, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white or pink in color. It is found in moist, open woods and is often used in landscaping and restoration projects.
Uses & Benefits
Chloraea elegans is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage, and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chloraea elegans has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chloraea elegans is a warm-season grass that is native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It is tolerant of drought and prefers full sun. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the spring in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Chloraea elegans
Chloraea elegans can be found in South America.
Chloraea elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chloraea elegans?
Chloraea elegans
What is the common name of Chloraea elegans?
Elegant chloraea
What is the habitat of Chloraea elegans?
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-39327: Based on the initial data import
Maevia Noemí Correa (1914-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.N.Correa' in the authors string.