Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
R.J.Bates
                
                
                    
Source:
ipni
                
                
                    
Year:
2014
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Orchadian 18: 38 (2014)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346595
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Pterostylis simulans
 - Simulans Pterostylis
 - Simulan Pterostylis
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Pterostylis simulans (also called Simulating Pterostylis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Peru. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in grassland, savanna, and shrubland habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Pterostylis simulans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flowers of Pterostylis simulans are small, yellowish-green, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Pterostylis simulans is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location and should be protected from strong winds. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Pterostylis simulans
                        
                            Pterostylis simulans is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Pterostylis simulans FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Pterostylis simulans?
Pterostylis simulans
What is the common name of Pterostylis simulans?
Simulating Greenhood
What is the natural habitat of Pterostylis simulans?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        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,