Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 396 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847470
Common Names
- Fiebrig's Chloraea
- Fiebrig's Orchid
- Fiebrig's Spider Orchid
Description
Chloraea fiebrigiana (also called Fiebrig's orchid, among many other common names) is an orchid native to the Andes of South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Chloraea fiebrigiana is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage, and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chloraea fiebrigiana has small, white flowers that are arranged in dense, spike-like clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chloraea fiebrigiana is a warm-season grass that is native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It is tolerant of drought and prefers full sun. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the spring in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Chloraea fiebrigiana
Chloraea fiebrigiana can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida, and north to Virginia.
Chloraea fiebrigiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chloraea fiebrigiana?
Chloraea fiebrigiana
What is the common name of Chloraea fiebrigiana?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Chloraea fiebrigiana?
Mountain forests of Chile
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,