Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
848530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Onira 5: 46 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847865

Common Names

  • Chloraea major
  • Large Chloraea
  • Major Chloraea

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Description

Chloraea major (also called large 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 major is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer. It can also be used in erosion control and forage production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Chloraea major is a spike of yellow flowers. Seeds are small, brown and oblong-shaped. Seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea major 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 major

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

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39372: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.