Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hectori
ID:
799788

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buchanan) Molloy, D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 15: 41 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799122



Common Names

  • Prasophyllum hectori
  • Hector's Prasophyllum
  • Hectori Prasophyllum


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Description

Prasophyllum hectori (also called Hector's leek orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to New Zealand, where it is found in humid forests and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Prasophyllum hectori is used as an ornamental plant for its showy, white flowers, and is also used as a hedge plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prasophyllum hectori has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prasophyllum hectori is an orchid that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Prasophyllum hectori

Prasophyllum hectori is native to New Zealand. It is found in grasslands and shrublands, at altitudes of up to 1,500 m.

Prasophyllum hectori FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prasophyllum hectori?

Prasophyllum hectori

What type of plant is Prasophyllum hectori?

Orchid

Where is Prasophyllum hectori found?

New Zealand

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-337541: Based on the initial data import
John Buchanan (1819-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchanan' in the authors string.
Brian Peter John Molloy (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molloy' in the authors string.
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.