Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ziegeleri
ID:
289299

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 3: 158 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288631



Common Names

  • Ziegeleri Greenhood
  • Ziegeleri Hood Orchid
  • Ziegeleri Shell Orchid


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Synonyms

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

Description

Pterostylis ziegeleri (also called Ziegeler's Greenhood, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It has a single, erect, linear leaf and a single white and green flower. It grows in moist, shady places in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pterostylis ziegeleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterostylis ziegeleri 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 ziegeleri is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The plant should be divided in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced 6-12 inches apart.

Where to Find Pterostylis ziegeleri

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

Pterostylis ziegeleri FAQ

What are the requirements for Pterostylis ziegeleri to thrive?

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

What is the best way to propagate Pterostylis ziegeleri?

Pterostylis ziegeleri can be propagated from seed or by division.

What is the ideal temperature for Pterostylis ziegeleri?

Pterostylis ziegeleri 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-170690: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.