Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
philippii
ID:
848737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 863 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848072

Common Names

  • Chloraea philippii
  • Philipp's Chloraea
  • Philipp Chloraea

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Description

Chloraea philippii (also called Philippine Chloraea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of up to 10 cm. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate and have a wavy margin. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea philippii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chloraea philippii is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with slender stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea philippii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as heavily. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Chloraea philippii

Chloraea philippii can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Chloraea philippii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloraea philippii?

Chloraea philippii

What is the common name of Chloraea philippii?

Philippii

What is the habitat of Chloraea philippii?

Grasslands 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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