Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wapstrarum
ID:
289293

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 3: 156 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288625



Common Names

  • Wapstrarum Greenhood
  • Wapstrarum Hood Orchid
  • Wapstrarum Shell Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Oligochaetochilus wapstrarum (D.L.Jones) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Hymenochilus wapstrarum (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Pterostylis wapstrarum (also called Wapstra's Greenhood, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single green and white flower. It is native to Australia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pterostylis wapstrarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in landscaping and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterostylis wapstrarum has a single, greenish-brown flower with a white labellum and a yellow-green sinus. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterostylis wapstrarum is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forest, woodland, and grassland. It is a hardy species and can be grown in a range of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers a sunny position and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pterostylis wapstrarum

Pterostylis wapstrarum is found in wetter areas of Australia, including Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania.

Pterostylis wapstrarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterostylis wapstrarum?

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What type of habitat does Pterostylis wapstrarum prefer?

Pterostylis wapstrarum prefers moist, sheltered habitats in open woodlands and grasslands.

What is the flowering season of Pterostylis wapstrarum?

Pterostylis wapstrarum typically flowers in late spring to early summer.

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-170685: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.