Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
glyphida
ID:
919277

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.L.Jones) G.N.Backh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 127: 57 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918612



Common Names

  • Pterostylis Glyphida
  • Glyphida Pterostylis
  • Glyphida Greenhood


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Description

Pterostylis glyphida (also called Glyphid Greenhood, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It has a single, dark green, lance-shaped leaf and a single, yellow-green flower with a white labellum. It is found in grassy woodland and open forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pterostylis glyphida has been used for ornamental purposes and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterostylis glyphida is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green tip. The seed is small and round, with a black or dark brown color. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterostylis glyphida is a terrestrial orchid that grows to a height of 15-20 cm. It is native to Australia and prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Pterostylis glyphida

Pterostylis glyphida can be found in the wetter parts of south-eastern Australia, from Victoria to Queensland.

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-464021: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Gary N. Backhouse: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.N.Backh.' in the authors string.