Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
emarginata
ID:
945646

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 316 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944984



Common Names

  • Diuris emarginata
  • Emarginata Diuris
  • Emarginata Orchid


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Description

Diuris emarginata (also called Common Emarginate Donkey Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with yellow and brown flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in heathland, woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Diuris emarginata var. emarginata
Diuris emarginata var. pauciflora (R.Br.) A.S.George

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diuris emarginata has a yellow flower with a white centre. The seed is small and round. The seedlings have two leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diuris emarginata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Diuris emarginata

Diuris emarginata can be found in the south-west of Western 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-63397: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.