Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones & C.J.French
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 78(4): 37 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336646
Common Names
- Tinker's Diuris
- Tinker's Donkey Orchid
- Tinker's Orchid
Description
Diuris tinkeri (also called Tinker's Diuris, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is an evergreen herb up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia and found in grassy slopes and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diuris tinkeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diuris tinkeri has small, yellow flowers, with a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diuris tinkeri can be propagated by seed or by division of the offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer.
Where to Find Diuris tinkeri
Diuris tinkeri can be found in Australia.
Diuris tinkeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diuris tinkeri?
Diuris tinkeri
What is the common name of Diuris tinkeri?
Tinker's diuris
What is the natural habitat of Diuris tinkeri?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
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,