Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
excelsa
ID:
289153

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.A.Clem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Austral. 4: 2119 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288485



Common Names

  • Excelsa Pterostylis
  • Tall Greenhood
  • Tall Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Oligochaetochilus excelsus (M.A.Clem.) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Pterostylis squamata valida Nicholls [unknown]
  • Pterostylis valida (Nicholls) D.L.Jones [unknown]
  • Oligochaetochilus validus (Nicholls) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Pterostylis excelsa (also called the Tall Greenhood, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Australia. It has a single, erect, green leaf and a single white and green flower with a tall, curved, green labellum. It grows in grassland, woodland and heathland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pterostylis excelsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterostylis excelsa is white and green with a long, curved labellum. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterostylis excelsa 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 excelsa

Pterostylis excelsa can be found in grassy areas and open woodlands in Victoria, Australia.

Pterostylis excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterostylis excelsa?

Pterostylis excelsa

What is the common name of Pterostylis excelsa?

Tall Greenhood

What is the family of Pterostylis excelsa?

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-170557: Based on the initial data import
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.