Brachystele chlorops - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chlorops
ID:
385411
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 37(2): 373 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384743
Common Names
- Mountain-Lover
- Mountain Lover
- Mountain-Loving Grass
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- Odontorrhynchus chlorops (Rchb.f.) Garay [unknown]
- Spiranthes chlorops Rchb.f. in Rchb. [unknown]
- Gyrostachys chlorops Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Brachystele chlorops (also called Green-eyed Brachystele, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are yellow and tubular, with a yellow throat. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Brachystele chlorops is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachystele chlorops has small, white flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachystele chlorops is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Brachystele chlorops
Brachystele chlorops is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Brachystele chlorops FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachystele chlorops?
Brachystele chlorops
What is the common name of Brachystele chlorops?
Green-eyed Brachystele
What is the natural habitat of Brachystele chlorops?
Dry, open forests and woodlands
Species in the Brachystele genus
Brachystele arechavaletae, Brachystele bicrinita, Brachystele bracteosa, Brachystele burkartii, Brachystele camporum, Brachystele chlorops, Brachystele cyclochila, Brachystele delicatula, Brachystele dilatata, Brachystele guayanensis, Brachystele luzmariana, Brachystele maasii, Brachystele oxyanthos, Brachystele pappulosa, Brachystele scabrilingua, Brachystele subfiliformis, Brachystele unilateralis, Brachystele waldemarii, Brachystele widgrenii, Brachystele tamayoana, Brachystele icmadophila,
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-23901: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.