Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
turfosum
ID:
972588

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 74 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971926



Common Names

  • Genoplesium turfosum
  • Turfy Genoplesium
  • Tasmanian Midge Orchid


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Description

Genoplesium turfosum (also called Turfy Orchid, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid found in eastern Australia. It has a single, thin, erect leaf and a single, small, yellowish-green flower. It grows in moist, sheltered areas in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Genoplesium turfosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Genoplesium turfosum is a white to cream-colored, tubular flower with a yellowish-green labellum. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genoplesium turfosum can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, carefully separate the plant into several sections and replant each section in a separate pot. Make sure to provide the plant with plenty of light and water.

Where to Find Genoplesium turfosum

Genoplesium turfosum is found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

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-89194: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.