Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
phoenicea
ID:
848745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Pl. Nov. Argent. 3: 6 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848080



Common Names

  • Chloraea Phoenicea
  • Phoenicea's Chloraea
  • Phoenicea Chloraea


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Description

Chloraea phoenicea (also called Red-flowered Chloraea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb species native to South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea phoenicea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chloraea phoenicea is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with slender stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea phoenicea is a perennial herb native to South America. It is usually propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Chloraea phoenicea

Chloraea phoenicea can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Chloraea phoenicea FAQ

What is the common name of Chloraea phoenicea?

Phoenicean grass

What is the scientific name of Chloraea phoenicea?

Chloraea phoenicea

What is the habitat of Chloraea phoenicea?

Chloraea phoenicea is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

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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