Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Quart. J. Sci. Lit. Arts , n.s., 1: 48 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847509
Common Names
- Galeata Chloraea
- Galeata Orchid
- Galeata Orchid
Description
Chloraea galeata (also called Helmet Chloraea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in wet forests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Chloraea galeata is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chloraea galeata has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chloraea galeata is a warm-season grass native to the southeastern United States. It is a clump-forming grass that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including dry, sandy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Chloraea galeata
Chloraea galeata is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Chloraea galeata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chloraea galeata?
Chloraea galeata
What is the common name of Chloraea galeata?
Galeata
What is the family of Chloraea galeata?
Orchidaceae
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,