Chysis tricostata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tricostata
ID:
859215
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 123 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858550
Common Names
- Chysis tricostata
- Three-ribbed Chysis
- Three-ribbed Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chysis tricostata (also called Chysis tricostata, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, upright stems that reach up to 40 cm in height and bear small, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Chysis tricostata is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chysis tricostata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and upright with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chysis tricostata is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Chysis tricostata
Chysis tricostata is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Chysis tricostata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chysis tricostata?
Chysis tricostata
What is the growth habit of Chysis tricostata?
It is an annual grass that grows in clumps.
What is the native range of Chysis tricostata?
It is native to Europe and North Africa.
Species in the Chysis genus
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-40387: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.