Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
frenchii
ID:
837236

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.L.Jones) A.P.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 16: 474 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836571



Common Names

  • Pterostylis frenchii
  • Frenchii Pterostylis
  • Pterostylis


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Description

Pterostylis frenchii (also called French's Pterostylis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 6 m in height, with alternate, linear-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Australia, and is found in humid lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pterostylis frenchii is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterostylis frenchii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and white stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterostylis frenchii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels.

Where to Find Pterostylis frenchii

Pterostylis frenchii can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

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-373857: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Andrew Phillip Brown (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Br.' in the authors string.