Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
869572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 810 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868907



Common Names

  • Viridiflora Claderia
  • Viridiflora False Sedge
  • Viridiflora Hair Sedge


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Description

Claderia viridiflora (also called Green-Flowered Claderia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to East Asia, and it typically grows in moist, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Claderia viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Claderia viridiflora is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are short, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claderia viridiflora is a shrub that grows in dry, sunny areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Claderia viridiflora

Claderia viridiflora can be found in Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria.

Species in the Claderia 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,

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