Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aristata
ID:
323622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 521 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322954



Common Names

  • Thelymitra aristata
  • Aristata Thelymitra
  • Aristata's Thelymitra


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Synonyms

  • Thelymitra angustifolia Hook.f. [illegitimate]
  • Thelymitra murdochiae Nicholls [unknown]

Description

Thelymitra aristata (also called Sun Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and grows in grasslands, woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thelymitra aristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a groundcover, and as a rock garden plant. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thelymitra aristata has a yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thelymitra aristata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division in spring or autumn. Division is the easiest method of propagation, as it is a fast-growing plant. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, light soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny position.

Where to Find Thelymitra aristata

Thelymitra aristata can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Thelymitra aristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thelymitra aristata?

Thelymitra aristata

What is the common name of Thelymitra aristata?

Plume Sun Orchid

What are the uses of Thelymitra aristata?

Thelymitra aristata is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.

Species in the Thelymitra genus

Thelymitra aemula, Thelymitra aggericola, Thelymitra angustifolia, Thelymitra antennifera, Thelymitra apiculata, Thelymitra arenaria, Thelymitra aristata, Thelymitra atronitida, Thelymitra azurea, Thelymitra benthamiana, Thelymitra campanulata, Thelymitra canaliculata, Thelymitra carnea, Thelymitra chasmogama, Thelymitra circumsepta, Thelymitra colensoi, Thelymitra cornicina, Thelymitra crinita, Thelymitra cucullata, Thelymitra cyanea, Thelymitra dedmaniarum, Thelymitra dentata, Thelymitra epipactoides, Thelymitra erosa, Thelymitra flexuosa, Thelymitra forbesii, Thelymitra formosa, Thelymitra fragrans, Thelymitra fuscolutea, Thelymitra graminea, Thelymitra grandiflora, Thelymitra granitora, Thelymitra gregaria, Thelymitra hatchii, Thelymitra hiemalis, Thelymitra holmesii, Thelymitra imbricata, Thelymitra improcera, Thelymitra irregularis, Thelymitra ixioides, Thelymitra javanica, Thelymitra jonesii, Thelymitra juncifolia, Thelymitra latiloba, Thelymitra longifolia, Thelymitra longiloba, Thelymitra luteocilium, Thelymitra mackibbinii, Thelymitra macmillanii, Thelymitra macrophylla,

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-203716: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.