Thelymitra silena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silena
ID:
323727
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Orchadian 12: 518 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323059
Common Names
- Thelymitra Silena
- Silena Sun Orchid
- Lilac Sun Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thelymitra silena (also called the Silena Sun Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Australia and New Zealand. It is a small to medium-sized plant with a single leaf and a single flower. The flowers are usually yellow or orange in color with yellow or white markings. It grows in open grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thelymitra silena 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 silena 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 silena can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and roots, and then planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Thelymitra silena
Thelymitra silena is found in Australia, mainly in the south-west of Western Australia.
Thelymitra silena FAQ
What is the common name of Thelymitra silena?
Silena's Sun Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Thelymitra silena?
It is found in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania.
What is the flowering period of Thelymitra silena?
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-203811: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.