Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
merraniae
ID:
323698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nicholls

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 46: 139 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323030



Common Names

  • Thelymitra Merraniae
  • Merran's Sun Orchid
  • Purple Sun Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Thelymitra ixioides merranae (Nicholls) Nicholls [unknown]

Description

Thelymitra merraniae (also called Merran's Sun Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Australia. It has a single, erect, linear, grass-like leaf and a single, yellow flower with a dark red or purple center. It grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and coastal heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Thelymitra merraniae is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thelymitra merraniae has a single flower with a broad, yellowish-green perianth. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thelymitra merraniae 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 merraniae

Thelymitra merraniae is found in Australia, mainly in the south-west of Western Australia.

Thelymitra merraniae FAQ

What is the common name of Thelymitra merraniae?

Merran's Sun Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Thelymitra merraniae?

It is found in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania.

What is the flowering period of Thelymitra merraniae?

It flowers from August to October.

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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