Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wallum
ID:
283183

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.J.Bates & D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 82 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282515



Common Names

  • Common Prasophyllum
  • Wallum Leek Orchid
  • Wallum Heath Leek Orchid


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Description

Prasophyllum wallum (also called Wallum Leek-orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia and grows in wallum heathlands. It has a single stem with narrow, grass-like leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Prasophyllum wallum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It can also be used to attract pollinators to gardens and can be used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prasophyllum wallum is white, with a yellowish-green labellum. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prasophyllum wallum is a terrestrial orchid species native to Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, heathlands, and open woodlands. It is a hardy species that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter, and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated from seed or division, and should be planted in a sunny location. It can also be grown in pots or containers, and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Prasophyllum wallum

Prasophyllum wallum is found in Australia, particularly in Victoria and Tasmania.

Prasophyllum wallum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prasophyllum wallum?

Prasophyllum wallum

What is the common name of Prasophyllum wallum?

Wallum Leek Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Prasophyllum wallum?

Wallum heathland

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-164836: Based on the initial data import
Robert J. Bates (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Bates' in the authors string.
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.