Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 241 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282356
Common Names
- Prasophyllum colensoi
- Colenso's Leek Orchid
- Colenso's Prasophyllum
Synonyms
- Prasophyllum pauciflorum Colenso [unknown]
Description
Prasophyllum colensoi (also called Colenso's Prasophyllum, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is a small plant, growing up to 30 cm in height, with a single, slender stem and small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Prasophyllum colensoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prasophyllum colensoi is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prasophyllum colensoi is a terrestrial orchid that can be cultivated in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame or in a greenhouse.
Where to Find Prasophyllum colensoi
Prasophyllum colensoi can be found in New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania.
Prasophyllum colensoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prasophyllum colensoi?
Prasophyllum colensoi
What is the natural habitat of Prasophyllum colensoi?
Grassy woodlands and heathlands
What type of flower does Prasophyllum colensoi have?
White or pinkish-white
Species in the Prasophyllum genus
Prasophyllum affine,
Prasophyllum album,
Prasophyllum alpinum,
Prasophyllum amoenum,
Prasophyllum apoxychilum,
Prasophyllum australe,
Prasophyllum bagoense,
Prasophyllum brevilabre,
Prasophyllum brownii,
Prasophyllum calcicola,
Prasophyllum campestre,
Prasophyllum canaliculatum,
Prasophyllum candidum,
Prasophyllum caricetum,
Prasophyllum castaneum,
Prasophyllum caudiculum,
Prasophyllum colensoi,
Prasophyllum concinnum,
Prasophyllum constrictum,
Prasophyllum correctum,
Prasophyllum cucullatum,
Prasophyllum cyphochilum,
Prasophyllum diversiflorum,
Prasophyllum dossenum,
Prasophyllum drummondii,
Prasophyllum elatum,
Prasophyllum exile,
Prasophyllum favonium,
Prasophyllum fecundum,
Prasophyllum fimbria,
Prasophyllum fitzgeraldii,
Prasophyllum flavum,
Prasophyllum fosteri,
Prasophyllum frenchii,
Prasophyllum fuscum,
Prasophyllum gibbosum,
Prasophyllum giganteum,
Prasophyllum goldsackii,
Prasophyllum gracile,
Prasophyllum gracile,
Prasophyllum gracillimum,
Prasophyllum hians,
Prasophyllum incompositum,
Prasophyllum incurvum,
Prasophyllum lanceolatum,
Prasophyllum lindleyanum,
Prasophyllum litorale,
Prasophyllum macrostachyum,
Prasophyllum macrotys,
Prasophyllum milfordense,
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,