Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pallidiflora
ID:
572949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jeanes

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 19: 44 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572281



Common Names

  • Thelymitra Pallidiflora
  • Pallidiflora's Thelymitra
  • Pallidiflora Thelymitra


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Description

Thelymitra pallidiflora (also called Pale Sun Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and pale yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Thelymitra pallidiflora is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thelymitra pallidiflora has pale blue flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow leaves. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thelymitra pallidiflora is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or by division. When growing from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a sterile, well-draining medium such as perlite or vermiculite. The seedlings should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the clumps in the spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept moist until they become established.

Where to Find Thelymitra pallidiflora

Thelymitra pallidiflora is native to Australia and is found in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia.

Thelymitra pallidiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thelymitra pallidiflora?

Thelymitra pallidiflora

What type of plant is Thelymitra pallidiflora?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Thelymitra pallidiflora native to?

Tropical Africa

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-268339: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey A. Jeanes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeanes' in the authors string.