Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hallii
ID:
289328

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schelpe) Kurzweil & H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 175: 217 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288660



Common Names

  • Hallii Pterygodium
  • Hallii Pterygodium
  • Hallii Winged Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Anochilus hallii Schelpe [unknown]

Description

Pterygodium hallii (also called Hall's Pterygodium, among many other common names) is a small, succulent herb native to South Africa. It has small, triangular leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pterygodium hallii 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

Pterygodium hallii has a single, yellow 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

Pterygodium hallii 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 Pterygodium hallii

Pterygodium hallii can be found in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.

Pterygodium hallii FAQ

What are the requirements for Pterygodium hallii to thrive?

Pterygodium hallii requires moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position.

What is the best way to propagate Pterygodium hallii?

Pterygodium hallii can be propagated from seed or by division.

What is the ideal temperature for Pterygodium hallii?

Pterygodium hallii prefers temperatures between 10-25 degrees Celsius.

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-170719: Based on the initial data import
Edmund André Charles Lois Eloi Schelpe (1924-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schelpe' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
Hubert Kurzweil (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurzweil' in the authors string.