Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Berberid. Amer. Austral. : 53 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847734
Common Names
- Chloraea lechleri
- Lechler's Chloraea
- Lechleri Chloraea
Description
Chloraea lechleri (also called Lechler's Chloraea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas and prefers moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Chloraea lechleri is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chloraea lechleri has small, white flowers, which are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chloraea lechleri 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 and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It is tolerant of drought, heat, and humidity.
Where to Find Chloraea lechleri
Chloraea lechleri can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Chloraea lechleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chloraea lechleri?
Chloraea lechleri
What is the common name of Chloraea lechleri?
Lechler's Chloraea
What is the natural habitat of Chloraea lechleri?
Mesic prairies, savannas, and open woodlands
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,