Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
venustum
ID:
837044

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones & D.T.Rouse

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 15: 559 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836379



Common Names

  • Prasophyllum venustum
  • Venustum Prasophyllum
  • Venustum Leek Orchid


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Description

Prasophyllum venustum (also called Charming Prasophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid, growing up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Australia and is found in humid forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Prasophyllum venustum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has fragrant, white and pink flowers that bloom in the spring. It is also used as a cut flower for bouquets and arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prasophyllum venustum is white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prasophyllum venustum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Prasophyllum venustum

Prasophyllum venustum is found in the temperate forests of Australia.

Prasophyllum venustum FAQ

What is the common name of Prasophyllum venustum?

Venust leek orchid

What is the natural habitat of Prasophyllum venustum?

Tropical forests of South and Central America

What is the scientific classification of Prasophyllum venustum?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Asparagales, Family: Orchidaceae, Genus: Prasophyllum, Species: P. venustum

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-373663: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Dean T. Rouse (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.T.Rouse' in the authors string.