Clowesia glaucoglossa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucoglossa
ID:
895641
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Dodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 1: 137 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894976
Common Names
- Glaucoglossa Clowesia
- Clowesia Orchid
- Clowesia Rosea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Clowesia glaucoglossa (also called Glaucous Clowesia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It has long, thin leaves and grows in humid, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Clowesia glaucoglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas for its calming and sedative effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clowesia glaucoglossa is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedling is a small, slender grass with a single leaf blade.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Clowesia glaucoglossa is a cool-season perennial grass native to the western United States. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown from seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. Once established, it can be propagated by division or by planting cuttings.
Where to Find Clowesia glaucoglossa
Clowesia glaucoglossa can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Clowesia glaucoglossa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clowesia glaucoglossa?
Clowesia glaucoglossa
What is the common name of Clowesia glaucoglossa?
Glaucous Clowesia
What is the natural habitat of Clowesia glaucoglossa?
Clowesia glaucoglossa is native to Mexico and Guatemala
Species in the Clowesia 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-43838: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.