Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 1: 5 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847041
Common Names
- Barbata Bluestem
- Barbata Beardgrass
- Barbata Beard-grass
Description
Chloraea barbata (also called Barbate Chloraea, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Andes of South America. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single, erect stem and two large, fleshy leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Chloraea barbata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chloraea barbata has a flower that is a single, white, bell-shaped bloom. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chloraea barbata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps in early spring before new growth begins.
Where to Find Chloraea barbata
Chloraea barbata can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Chloraea barbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chloraea barbata?
Chloraea barbata
What is the common name of Chloraea barbata?
Bearded Chloraea
Where is Chloraea barbata found?
Chloraea barbata is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
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,