Status:
valid
Authors:
Poepp.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Syn. Pl. : 14 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848296
Common Names
- Speciose Chloraea
- Speciose Chloraea Grass
- Speciose Chloraea
Description
Chloraea speciosa (also called Showy Chloraea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb species native to South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Chloraea speciosa is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chloraea speciosa has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chloraea speciosa is a perennial grass that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Chloraea speciosa
Chloraea speciosa can be found in the Andes mountains of South America.
Chloraea speciosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chloraea speciosa?
Chloraea speciosa
What is the common name of Chloraea speciosa?
Showy False Oat Grass
What is the habitat of Chloraea speciosa?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, 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,