Thelymitra variegata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variegata
ID:
323745
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 5: 98 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323077
Common Names
- Thelymitra Variegata
- Variegated Sun Orchid
- Lilac Sun Orchid
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- Macdonaldia variegata Lindl. [unknown]
- Thelymitra porphyrostica F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Thelymitra variegata (also called the Variegated Sun Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a perennial herb with a single, erect, glabrous stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height. It is native to Australia, and is found in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thelymitra variegata 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 variegata 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 variegata is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Thelymitra variegata
Thelymitra variegata is found in Australia, mainly in the south-west of Western Australia.
Thelymitra variegata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelymitra variegata?
Thelymitra variegata
What is the common name of Thelymitra variegata?
Thelymitra variegata
What is the natural habitat of Thelymitra variegata?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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-203829: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.