Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dedmaniarum
ID:
323645

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Rogers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Australia 62: 13 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322977



Common Names

  • Dedmaniarum Sun Orchid
  • Dedmaniarum Sun Orchid
  • Dedmaniarum Sun Orchid


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Description

Thelymitra dedmaniarum (also called Dedman's Sun Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single, erect, leafy stem. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland, grassland and heathland.

Uses & Benefits

Thelymitra dedmaniarum 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 dedmaniarum has a flower with a yellowish-green perianth and a dark blue to purple labellum. The seed is a small, black, ellipsoid capsule. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thelymitra dedmaniarum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Division is best done in early spring or late fall. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Thelymitra dedmaniarum

Thelymitra dedmaniarum can be found in Australia, particularly in the south-west of Western Australia.

Thelymitra dedmaniarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thelymitra dedmaniarum?

Thelymitra dedmaniarum

What is the common name of Thelymitra dedmaniarum?

Dedman's Sun Orchid

What are the uses of Thelymitra dedmaniarum?

Thelymitra dedmaniarum 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,

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