Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
diversiflorum
ID:
283036

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nicholls

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 59: 8 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282368



Common Names

  • Prasophyllum diversiflorum
  • Diverse-Flowered Leek Orchid
  • Diverse-Flowered Prasophyllum


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Description

Prasophyllum diversiflorum (also called Variable Leek-orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia and grows in grasslands, woodlands, and heathlands. It has a single stem with narrow, grass-like leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Prasophyllum diversiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and humans.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prasophyllum diversiflorum is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prasophyllum diversiflorum is a terrestrial orchid that can be cultivated in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame or in a greenhouse.

Where to Find Prasophyllum diversiflorum

Prasophyllum diversiflorum can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Prasophyllum diversiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prasophyllum diversiflorum?

Prasophyllum diversiflorum

What is the natural habitat of Prasophyllum diversiflorum?

Grassy woodlands and heathlands

What type of flower does Prasophyllum diversiflorum have?

White or pinkish-white

Species in the Prasophyllum genus

Prasophyllum affine, Prasophyllum album, Prasophyllum alpinum, Prasophyllum amoenum, Prasophyllum apoxychilum, Prasophyllum australe, Prasophyllum bagoense, Prasophyllum brevilabre, Prasophyllum brownii, Prasophyllum calcicola, Prasophyllum campestre, Prasophyllum canaliculatum, Prasophyllum candidum, Prasophyllum caricetum, Prasophyllum castaneum, Prasophyllum caudiculum, Prasophyllum colensoi, Prasophyllum concinnum, Prasophyllum constrictum, Prasophyllum correctum, Prasophyllum cucullatum, Prasophyllum cyphochilum, Prasophyllum diversiflorum, Prasophyllum dossenum, Prasophyllum drummondii, Prasophyllum elatum, Prasophyllum exile, Prasophyllum favonium, Prasophyllum fecundum, Prasophyllum fimbria, Prasophyllum fitzgeraldii, Prasophyllum flavum, Prasophyllum fosteri, Prasophyllum frenchii, Prasophyllum fuscum, Prasophyllum gibbosum, Prasophyllum giganteum, Prasophyllum goldsackii, Prasophyllum gracile, Prasophyllum gracile, Prasophyllum gracillimum, Prasophyllum hians, Prasophyllum incompositum, Prasophyllum incurvum, Prasophyllum lanceolatum, Prasophyllum lindleyanum, Prasophyllum litorale, Prasophyllum macrostachyum, Prasophyllum macrotys, Prasophyllum milfordense,

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,

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