Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vernale
ID:
430022

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 13: 305 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429354



Common Names

  • Genoplesium vernale
  • Spring Genoplesium
  • Spring Genoplesium Plant


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Description

Genoplesium vernale (also called Early Midges, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Genoplesium vernale 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 vernale 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 vernale is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It grows to a height of 1-2m and a spread of 1-2m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Genoplesium vernale

Genoplesium vernale is found in New South Wales, Australia.

Genoplesium vernale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genoplesium vernale?

Genoplesium vernale

What is the common name of Genoplesium vernale?

Early Midge Orchid

What is the flowering period of Genoplesium vernale?

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-246900: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.