Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
859045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 23: t. 1937 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858380



Common Names

  • Golden Hairgrass
  • Chysis aurea
  • Hairgrass


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Description

Chysis aurea (also called Chysis aurea, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, from open meadows to dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Chysis aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chysis aurea has yellow flowers with a red center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chysis aurea is a perennial grass native to South America. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of drought. It can be propagated by seed or division and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Chysis aurea

Chysis aurea is native to Mexico and Central America.

Chysis aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chysis aurea?

Chysis aurea

What is the common name of Chysis aurea?

Golden Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Chysis aurea?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

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-40371: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.