Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
magellanica
ID:
848520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. 2: 350 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847855

Common Names

  • Chloraea magellanica
  • Magellanic Chloraea
  • Magellan's Chloraea

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Description

Chloraea magellanica (also called Magellanic chloraea, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It is a perennial herb growing to 0.5–1 m tall, with a tufted habit. It is found in grassland, savanna and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea magellanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chloraea magellanica has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Chloraea magellanica

Chloraea magellanica can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.

Chloraea magellanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloraea magellanica?

Chloraea magellanica

What is the common name of Chloraea magellanica?

Magellanic Chloraea

What is the habitat of Chloraea magellanica?

Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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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