Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
jacksonii
ID:
1326330

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones & C.J.French

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 79(3): 22 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338784



Common Names

  • Jacksonii Pterostylis
  • Pterostylis jacksonii
  • Jacksonii Greenhood


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Description

Pterostylis jacksonii (also called Jackson's Pterostylis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pterostylis jacksonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterostylis jacksonii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterostylis jacksonii is a small terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is best propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Pterostylis jacksonii is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Pterostylis jacksonii

Pterostylis jacksonii is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands in New South Wales and Victoria.

Pterostylis jacksonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterostylis jacksonii?

Pterostylis jacksonii

What is the common name of Pterostylis jacksonii?

Jackson's Greenhood

What is the natural habitat of Pterostylis jacksonii?

Grassy woodland and heathland

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

David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Christopher J. French: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.French' in the authors string.