Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
porphyrochila
ID:
1333872

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones & C.J.French

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 81(4): 35 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346326





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Description

Diuris porphyrochila (also called Purple Diuris, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Australia. It has a single leaf and a single flower stem, which can reach up to 40 cm in height. The flower has a white labellum with purple stripes and a yellowish-green column. It is found in open forests, woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Diuris porphyrochila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diuris porphyrochila has small, white flowers with yellow-green stripes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Diuris porphyrochila is best done from seed. The seed should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight. Propagation can also be done through division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Diuris porphyrochila

Diuris porphyrochila is native to Australia.

Diuris porphyrochila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diuris porphyrochila?

Diuris porphyrochila

What is the common name of Diuris porphyrochila?

Purple-lipped diuris

Where does Diuris porphyrochila grow?

It is native to 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

David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Christopher J. French: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.French' in the authors string.