Thelymitra purpureofusca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpureofusca
ID:
323720
Status:
valid
Authors:
Colenso
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 17: 249 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323052
Common Names
- Thelymitra Purpureofusca
- Purple-brown Sun Orchid
- Lilac Sun Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thelymitra purpureofusca (also called Brownish-purple 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 purpureofusca is a species of orchid found in Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. Its leaves can also be used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thelymitra purpureofusca has a flower with a deep purple or blue colour, and a yellowish-green centre. The seed is a small, round capsule containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thelymitra purpureofusca 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 purpureofusca
Thelymitra purpureofusca is found in Australia, mainly in the south-west of Western Australia.
Thelymitra purpureofusca FAQ
What is the common name of Thelymitra purpureofusca?
Purple-brown Sun Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Thelymitra purpureofusca?
It is found in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania.
What is the flowering period of Thelymitra purpureofusca?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-203805: Based on the initial data import
William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.