Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wilkinsoniorum
ID:
283184

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 13: 170 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282516



Common Names

  • Common Prasophyllum
  • Wilkinson's Leek Orchid
  • Wilkinsoniorum Leek Orchid


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Description

Prasophyllum wilkinsoniorum (also called Leek Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Australia. It has a single tubular leaf and a single white to pinkish flower. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Prasophyllum wilkinsoniorum 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 wilkinsoniorum 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 wilkinsoniorum is a terrestrial orchid that grows in grassy areas and open woodlands. It is best propagated by division of the clumps of plants. The plants should be divided in the spring when the new growth is just beginning to appear. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until the plants are established. The plants should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Prasophyllum wilkinsoniorum

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

Prasophyllum wilkinsoniorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prasophyllum wilkinsoniorum?

Prasophyllum wilkinsoniorum

What is the common name of Prasophyllum wilkinsoniorum?

Wilkinson's Leek Orchid

Where is Prasophyllum wilkinsoniorum found?

It is found in Australia

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-164837: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.