Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lechleri
ID:
848399

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

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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.

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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,

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