Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
membranacea
ID:
848541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 401 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847876

Common Names

  • Chloraea membranacea
  • Membranous Chloraea
  • Membranaceous Chloraea

Searching for Chloraea membranacea? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Chloraea membranacea (also called Membranous Chloraea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in wet forests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Searching for Chloraea membranacea? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea membranacea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers light shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Chloraea membranacea

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

Chloraea membranacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloraea membranacea?

Chloraea membranacea

What is the family of Chloraea membranacea?

Iridaceae

What is the common name of Chloraea membranacea?

Membranous Chloraea

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-39373: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.