Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
heteroglossa
ID:
848255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 863 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847590

Common Names

  • Heteroglossa Chloraea
  • Heteroglossa Orchid
  • Heteroglossa Orchid

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Description

Chloraea heteroglossa (also called heteroglossa chloraea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea heteroglossa is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flower of Chloraea heteroglossa is a yellowish-green, tubular flower with six petals. Seed: The seed of Chloraea heteroglossa is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Chloraea heteroglossa are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea heteroglossa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chloraea heteroglossa

Chloraea heteroglossa is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, sandy soils.

Chloraea heteroglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloraea heteroglossa?

Chloraea heteroglossa

What is the common name of Chloraea heteroglossa?

Heteroglossa

What is the family of Chloraea heteroglossa?

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,

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