Chloraea
(pronounced: klor-AY-ah)
Classification
Diurideae subtribe Chloraeinae
Etymology
From the Greek chloraia, meaning pale green, referring to the flowers of several species.
Distribution
A genus of about 50 species native to southern South America.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Chloraea pavonii
Literature
Clayton, S. and M. Aizen 1996. Effects of pollinia removal and insertion on flower longevity in Chloraea alpina (Orchidaceae). Evol. Ecol. 10:653-660. Correa, M. N. 1968. Chloraea, genero sudamericano de Orchidaceae. Darwiniana 15:374-498. Correa, M. N. 1971. Un interesante Genero Suramericano: Chloraea. Orquideologia 6:231-239.
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