Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
palachila
ID:
945682

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Rogers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Rep. Roy. Soc. South Australia 31: 209 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945020

Common Names

  • Diuris Palachila
  • Palachila Diuris
  • Palachil Diuris

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Description

Diuris palachila (also called Common Palachila 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 palachila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and it is also used in floral arrangements. It has a pleasant scent and is a great addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diuris palachila is yellow with a white centre, and has a labellum with a dark yellow to orange blotch. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diuris palachila 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 palachila

Diuris palachila 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-63429: Based on the initial data import
Richard Sanders Rogers (1861-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Rogers' in the authors string.