Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ventricosa
ID:
919292

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918627



Common Names

  • Pterostylis Ventricosa
  • Ventricosa Pterostylis
  • Ventricosa Greenhood


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Description

Pterostylis ventricosa (also called Bladder Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pterostylis ventricosa is an orchid species that is used for ornamental landscaping purposes. It is also used to provide shade and shelter.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterostylis ventricosa has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterostylis ventricosa is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is a hardy, evergreen plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist. Germination can take up to several months.

Where to Find Pterostylis ventricosa

Pterostylis ventricosa can be found in the wetter parts of south-eastern Australia, from Victoria to 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-464042: 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.