Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
brevissima
ID:
945625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fitzg. ex Nicholls & Nicholls

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 59: 54 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944963

Common Names

  • Diuris brevissima
  • Brevissima Diuris
  • Brevissima Orchid

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Description

Diuris brevissima (also called Shortest Diuris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Australia, and grows in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Diuris brevissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diuris brevissima has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diuris brevissima is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It is found in open woodland and grassland in areas of low rainfall. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Diuris brevissima

Diuris brevissima can be found in Australia.

Species in the Diuris genus

Diuris byronensis, Diuris callitrophila, Diuris basaltica, Diuris curta, Diuris eborensis, Diuris eburnea, Diuris fucosa, Diuris gregaria, Diuris immaculata, Diuris protena, Diuris unica, Diuris subalpina, Diuris nigromontana, Diuris abbreviata, Diuris aequalis, Diuris alba, Diuris amplissima, Diuris arenaria, Diuris aurea, Diuris behrii, Diuris bracteata, Diuris brevifolia, Diuris brevissima, Diuris brumalis, Diuris carinata, Diuris chrysantha, Diuris chryseopsis, Diuris concinna, Diuris conspicillata, Diuris corymbosa, Diuris cuneata, Diuris curvifolia, Diuris disposita, Diuris drummondii, Diuris emarginata, Diuris exitela, Diuris fastidiosa, Diuris filifolia, Diuris flavescens, Diuris fragrantissima, Diuris fryana, Diuris heberlei, Diuris laevis, Diuris lanceolata, Diuris laxiflora, Diuris longifolia, Diuris luteola, Diuris maculata, Diuris magnifica, Diuris micrantha,

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-63378: Based on the initial data import
Robert D. FitzGerald (1830-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fitzg.' in the authors string.
William Henry Nicholls (1885-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicholls' in the authors string.