Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.L.Jones) R.J.Bates
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 22: 102 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836442
Common Names
- Pterostylis flavovirens
- Flavovirens Pterostylis
- Flavovirens
Description
Pterostylis flavovirens (also called Yellow-green pterostylis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid that grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is native to Australia and is found in moist forests, wet sclerophyll forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pterostylis flavovirens is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has fragrant, white and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is also used as a cut flower for bouquets and arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterostylis flavovirens is a yellow, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pterostylis flavovirens is a species of orchid native to Australia. It is a cool-growing terrestrial that prefers bright, indirect light and regular waterings. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seedlings should be grown in a medium of sphagnum moss and perlite.
Where to Find Pterostylis flavovirens
Pterostylis flavovirens is native to Australia and can be found in the grasslands and open woodlands of the south-eastern part of the country.
Pterostylis flavovirens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterostylis flavovirens?
Pterostylis flavovirens
What is the natural habitat of Pterostylis flavovirens?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering season of Pterostylis flavovirens?
Spring and summer
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,