Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
glaucophylla
ID:
1323142

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.J.Bates ex Jeanes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 31: 23 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335596



Common Names

  • Glaucophylla Sun Orchid
  • Glaucophylla Thelymitra
  • Glaucophylla Thelymitra Orchid


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Description

Thelymitra glaucophylla (also called Glaucous-leaved sun orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has delicate, finely divided foliage and small, nodding yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often found in woodland gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Thelymitra glaucophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thelymitra glaucophylla is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are short, with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thelymitra glaucophylla is a fast-growing, evergreen orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zone 10.

Where to Find Thelymitra glaucophylla

Thelymitra glaucophylla is found in Western Australia.

Thelymitra glaucophylla FAQ

What is the common name of Thelymitra glaucophylla?

Glaucous Sun Orchid

What is the scientific name of Glaucous Sun Orchid?

Thelymitra glaucophylla

What is the natural habitat of Thelymitra glaucophylla?

It is found in dry meadows in Australia

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

Robert J. Bates (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Bates' in the authors string.
Jeffrey A. Jeanes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeanes' in the authors string.