Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
viriosum
ID:
837068

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 15: 561 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836403



Common Names

  • Prasophyllum viriosum
  • Viriosum Prasophyllum
  • Viriosum Leek Orchid


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Description

Prasophyllum viriosum (also called Virio Prasophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Orchidaceae. It has a short stem and a rosette of basal leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Prasophyllum viriosum is used medicinally to treat fever, stomach ache, and as a laxative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prasophyllum viriosum has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prasophyllum viriosum is a terrestrial orchid that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from division, carefully divide the clumps of orchids and replant in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist until the plants take root.

Where to Find Prasophyllum viriosum

Prasophyllum viriosum is found in the temperate forests of Australia.

Prasophyllum viriosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prasophyllum viriosum?

Prasophyllum viriosum

What is the family of Prasophyllum viriosum?

Orchidaceae

Where is Prasophyllum viriosum found?

Madagascar

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-373686: 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.