Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
356521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 22(3): 237 (2003).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355853



Common Names

  • Chysis violacea
  • Violacea Chysis
  • Chysis Juniper


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Description

Chysis violacea (also called Violet Chysis, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to Central America and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides. It has pinnate leaves and small, round, yellow-green berries.

Uses & Benefits

Chysis violacea is used for making furniture, as a windbreak, and for ornamental purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chysis violacea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like with a single stem and small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chysis violacea is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Chysis violacea

Chysis violacea is native to Central America and Mexico.

Chysis violacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chysis violacea?

Chysis violacea

What is the common name of Chysis violacea?

Violet chysis

What is the natural habitat of Chysis violacea?

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,

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