Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
spissa
ID:
919257

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918592



Common Names

  • Spissa Pterostylis
  • Pterostylis Spissa
  • Spissa's Pterostylis


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Description

Pterostylis spissa (also called 'Spiny Greenhood', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single, erect, fleshy, leaf-like stem. It is native to Australia and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pterostylis spissa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterostylis spissa is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black, globose berry. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterostylis spissa is a perennial herb native to New Caledonia. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pterostylis spissa

Pterostylis spissa is native to the tropical forests of Australia. It can be found in the states of New South Wales and 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-464002: 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.