Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
perculta
ID:
1317809

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 80(3): 63 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330263



Common Names

  • Pterostylis perculta
  • Perculta Pterostylis
  • Perculta


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Description

Pterostylis perculta (also called Percussed Greenhood, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Australia, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pterostylis perculta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower for decoration. The plant has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterostylis perculta has white flowers with a yellow labellum and green stripes. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterostylis perculta is an evergreen terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Pterostylis perculta

Pterostylis perculta is native to Australia. It is found in dry scrub and grasslands at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Pterostylis perculta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterostylis perculta?

Pterostylis perculta

What is the common name of Pterostylis perculta?

Perculta Pterostylis

What is the natural habitat of Pterostylis perculta?

Pterostylis perculta is native to the temperate rainforests of Australia

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.