Status:
valid
Authors:
C.J.French & G.Brockman
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 78(6): 23 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337598
Common Names
- Diuris Jonesii
- Jonesii Orchid
- Jonesii Diuris
Description
Diuris jonesii (also called Jones' Diuris, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a terrestrial herb with a short rhizome and linear leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Diuris jonesii has been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and as a tonic. It is also used as a timber for furniture and construction, as well as for firewood and charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diuris jonesii has bright yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diuris jonesii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Diuris jonesii
Diuris jonesii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Diuris jonesii FAQ
What is the common name of Diuris jonesii?
Jones' Diuris
What is the optimal soil pH for Diuris jonesii?
6.5-7.5
What is the optimal temperature for Diuris jonesii?
60-75 degrees Fahrenheit
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,