Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
viretrum
ID:
1318975

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 5: 155 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331429



Common Names

  • Prasophyllum viretrum
  • Viretrum Prasophyllum
  • Viretrum Leek Orchid


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Description

Prasophyllum viretrum (also called green prasophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Australia. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers. It grows in moist, rocky habitats, such as cliffs and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Prasophyllum viretrum is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prasophyllum viretrum has yellow flowers that are in a capitulum shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prasophyllum viretrum is an evergreen herbaceous plant native to Australia. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root clump in spring. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Prasophyllum viretrum

Prasophyllum viretrum is native to Australia.

Prasophyllum viretrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prasophyllum viretrum?

Prasophyllum viretrum

What is the common name of Prasophyllum viretrum?

Green-striped Leek Orchid

What is the habitat of Prasophyllum viretrum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

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.