Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ostrinum
ID:
430012

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 13: 301 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429344



Common Names

  • Genoplesium ostrinum
  • Ostrich-feather Genoplesium
  • Ostrich-feather Genoplesium Plant


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Synonyms

  • Corunastylis ostrina (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Genoplesium ostrinum (also called Ostrine Genoplesium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with pinnate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry forests, scrub and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Genoplesium ostrinum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food flavoring and to make essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Genoplesium ostrinum are white and have five petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genoplesium ostrinum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Genoplesium ostrinum

Genoplesium ostrinum is found in New South Wales, Australia.

Genoplesium ostrinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genoplesium ostrinum?

Genoplesium ostrinum

What is the common name of Genoplesium ostrinum?

Ostrich Midge Orchid

What is the flowering period of Genoplesium ostrinum?

Spring to summer

Species in the Genoplesium genus

Genoplesium formosum, Genoplesium insigne, Genoplesium littorale, Genoplesium oliganthum, Genoplesium ostrinum, Genoplesium ruppii, Genoplesium vernale, Genoplesium acuminatum, Genoplesium alticola, Genoplesium apostasioides, Genoplesium archeri, Genoplesium arrectum, Genoplesium baueri, Genoplesium bishopii, Genoplesium brachystachyum, Genoplesium calopterum, Genoplesium citriodorum, Genoplesium confertum, Genoplesium cranei, Genoplesium despectans, Genoplesium ectopum, Genoplesium eriochilum, Genoplesium filiforme, Genoplesium fimbriatum, Genoplesium firthii, Genoplesium morinum, Genoplesium morrisii, Genoplesium nigricans, Genoplesium nudiscapum, Genoplesium nudum, Genoplesium parvicallum, Genoplesium pedersonii, Genoplesium plumosum, Genoplesium psammophilum, Genoplesium pumilum, Genoplesium rhyoliticum, Genoplesium rufum, Genoplesium sagittiferum, Genoplesium sigmoideum, Genoplesium simulans, Genoplesium superbum, Genoplesium systenum, Genoplesium tasmanicum, Genoplesium tectum, Genoplesium turfosum, Genoplesium validum, Genoplesium woollsii, Genoplesium anthracinum, Genoplesium clivicola, Genoplesium cornutum,

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-246898: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.