Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
848388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hauman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Ci. Argent. 90: 104 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847723



Common Names

  • Laxiflor Chloraea
  • Laxiflor Chloraea Orchid
  • Laxiflor Chloraea Flower


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Description

Chloraea laxiflora (also called Lax-flowered Chloraea, Lax-flowered Star-tulip, and Lax-flowered Star-tulip Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It has long, thin leaves and produces white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chloraea laxiflora has small, white flowers, which are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea laxiflora can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers light shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Chloraea laxiflora

Chloraea laxiflora can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Chloraea laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloraea laxiflora?

Chloraea laxiflora

What is the common name of Chloraea laxiflora?

Lax-Flowered Chloraea

What is the natural habitat of Chloraea laxiflora?

Mesic prairies, savannas, and open woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39357: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Leon Hauman (1880-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauman' in the authors string.