Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
thulia
ID:
919186

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.L.Jones) Janes & Duretto

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 23: 262 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918521



Common Names

  • Thulia Pterostylis
  • Pterostylis Thulia
  • Thulia Greenhood


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Description

Pterostylis thulia (also called Thulia's Pterostylis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland. It grows in grasslands and shrublands at elevations of 600–2,000 metres.

Uses & Benefits

Pterostylis thulia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterostylis thulia is small, white and fragrant. It has a yellow center and is surrounded by five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterostylis thulia can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant in well-drained soil. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pterostylis thulia

Pterostylis thulia is native to New Zealand.

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-463931: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Marco F. Duretto (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duretto' in the authors string.
Jasmine K. Janes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janes' in the authors string.