Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nigromontana
ID:
836043

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 15: 550 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835378

Common Names

  • Diuris nigromontana
  • Nigromontana Diuris
  • Nigromontana's Diuris

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Description

Diuris nigromontana (also called Black Mountain Diuris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small, herbaceous perennial, up to 30 cm tall, with small, oval leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique, and is also found in Madagascar. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diuris nigromontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diuris nigromontana has yellow flowers with brownish-purple markings. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped capsule containing numerous small, black, angular seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diuris nigromontana is a species of orchid native to Australia. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Diuris nigromontana

Diuris nigromontana is found in Australia

Diuris nigromontana FAQ

What is the best temperature for Diuris nigromontana?

Diuris nigromontana prefers temperatures between 18-25°C.

What is the best light for Diuris nigromontana?

Diuris nigromontana prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the best humidity for Diuris nigromontana?

Diuris nigromontana prefers a humidity of 50-70%.

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-372608: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.