Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
woollsii
ID:
289296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fitzg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orch. 1(2): t. 8 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288628



Common Names

  • Woollsii Greenhood
  • Woollsii Hood Orchid
  • Woollsii Shell Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Oligochaetochilus woollsii (Fitzg.) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Pterostylis woollsii (also called Wooll'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 woollsii 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 woollsii 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 woollsii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Pterostylis woollsii

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

Pterostylis woollsii FAQ

What are the requirements for Pterostylis woollsii to thrive?

Pterostylis woollsii requires moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position.

What is the best way to propagate Pterostylis woollsii?

Pterostylis woollsii can be propagated from seed or by division.

What is the ideal temperature for Pterostylis woollsii?

Pterostylis woollsii prefers temperatures between 10-25 degrees Celsius.

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,

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