Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gibbosum
ID:
283064

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 318 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282396

Common Names

  • Prasophyllum gibbosum
  • Gibbous Leek Orchid
  • Gibbous Prasophyllum

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Synonyms

  • Chiloterus gibbosus (R.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Prasophyllum gibbosum (also called Humped Leek Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a single, tubular leaf and a single, white or pinkish flower with a yellow labellum. It is native to Australia and grows in grassy woodlands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Prasophyllum gibbosum 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

Prasophyllum gibbosum has white flowers with yellow stamens, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prasophyllum gibbosum 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 gibbosum

Prasophyllum gibbosum can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Prasophyllum gibbosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prasophyllum gibbosum?

Prasophyllum gibbosum

What is the family of Prasophyllum gibbosum?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Prasophyllum gibbosum?

Gibbous Grass-lily

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-164729: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.