Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
venosa
ID:
849096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 864 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848431

Common Names

  • Chloraea venosa
  • Velvet-leaf Chloraea
  • Velvet-leaf Chloraea

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Description

Chloraea venosa (also called Chilean Bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of South America. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands, and can reach up to 0.6 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea venosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to create natural barriers and to provide erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chloraea venosa is yellow and has three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea venosa is a terrestrial orchid native to Chile. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into several smaller clumps, each with at least one growth point. The divisions should then be replanted in a well-drained, fertile soil.

Where to Find Chloraea venosa

Chloraea venosa can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and streambanks in northern North America, Europe, and Asia.

Chloraea venosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloraea venosa?

Chloraea venosa

What is the common name of Chloraea venosa?

Veined Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Chloraea venosa?

Mountain meadows, alpine tundra, and subalpine forests

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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