Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones & R.J.Bates
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 78 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223155
Common Names
- Prasophyllum Exilis
- Exilis Leek Orchid
- Exilis
Description
Prasophyllum exilis (also called Exiled Prasophyllum, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has a single leaf and a single flower with yellow petals and a yellow-green pouch. It grows in moist, humus-rich soils in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Prasophyllum exilis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prasophyllum exilis is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prasophyllum exilis is a terrestrial orchid native to the temperate regions of Australia. It is best grown in a pot with a well-drained, humus-rich soil mix. It prefers partial shade and should be kept moist during the growing season. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Prasophyllum exilis
Prasophyllum exilis can be found in the temperate grasslands of Australia
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,