Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
polymorpha
ID:
945693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Messmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Orchid. N. S. Wales : 140 (1943 publ. 1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945031

Common Names

  • Diuris polymorpha
  • Common Diuris
  • Many-hued Diuris

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Description

Diuris polymorpha (also called Variable 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 polymorpha 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 polymorpha 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 polymorpha 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 polymorpha

Diuris polymorpha 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-63439: Based on the initial data import
Pearl R. Messmer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Messmer' in the authors string.