Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
concava
ID:
289131

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 1: 121 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288463



Common Names

  • Concave Greenhood
  • Concave Orchid
  • Concave Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Oligochaetochilus concavus (D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Pterostylis vittata subdifformis Nicholls [unknown]
  • Urochilus concavus (D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Pterostylis concava (also called Hollow Greenhood, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with small, green, hooded flowers. It is native to Australia, and is usually found in grasslands, woodlands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pterostylis concava has been used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterostylis concava is white and green, with a long, curved, hooded dorsal sepal. The seed of Pterostylis concava is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings of Pterostylis concava have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterostylis concava is a terrestrial orchid, growing in sandy soils in open woodland or grassland. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown on a well-drained mix of sand and soil. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. Once the seedlings have developed a few leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny position.

Where to Find Pterostylis concava

Pterostylis concava can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Pterostylis concava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterostylis concava?

Pterostylis concava

What is the common name of Pterostylis concava?

Concave Greenhood

What is the family of Pterostylis concava?

Orchidaceae

Species in the Pterostylis genus

Pterostylis abrupta, Pterostylis aciculiformis, Pterostylis acuminata, Pterostylis aenigma, Pterostylis aestiva, Pterostylis alata, Pterostylis allantoidea, Pterostylis alobula, Pterostylis alpina, Pterostylis alveata, Pterostylis angusta, Pterostylis aphylla, Pterostylis arenicola, Pterostylis areolata, Pterostylis aspera, Pterostylis atrans, Pterostylis atriola, Pterostylis auriculata, Pterostylis australis, Pterostylis banksii, Pterostylis baptistii, Pterostylis barbata, Pterostylis basaltica, Pterostylis bicolor, Pterostylis bicornis, Pterostylis biseta, Pterostylis boormanii, Pterostylis braemii, Pterostylis brumalis, Pterostylis bryophila, Pterostylis bureaviana, Pterostylis calceolus, Pterostylis cardiostigma, Pterostylis caulescens, Pterostylis chaetophora, Pterostylis cheraphila, Pterostylis chlorogramma, Pterostylis ciliata, Pterostylis clavigera, Pterostylis cobarensis, Pterostylis coccina, Pterostylis collina, Pterostylis commutata, Pterostylis concava, Pterostylis concinna, Pterostylis conoglossa, Pterostylis cucullata, Pterostylis curta, Pterostylis cycnocephala, Pterostylis daintreana,

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-170537: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.