Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ringens
ID:
283148

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) R.J.Bates

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 11: 182 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282480

Common Names

  • Ringens Leek Orchid
  • Clinging Leek Orchid
  • Clinging Prasophyllum

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Synonyms

  • Prasophyllum antennatum M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]
  • Prasophyllum gracile ringens Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Prasophyllum macrostachyum ringens (Rchb.f.) A.S.George [unknown]
  • Prasophyllum nigricans Endl. [illegitimate]
  • Prasophyllum gracile ringens R.J.Bates [unknown]

Description

Prasophyllum ringens (also called Ringent 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 ringens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its essential oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or cream-coloured flowers with a yellowish or reddish tint. Seed: Small, round and black. Seedlings: Have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prasophyllum ringens is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed sowing. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, humus-rich potting mix and kept moist but not wet. Germination usually takes several months.

Where to Find Prasophyllum ringens

Prasophyllum ringens is native to Australia, where it is found in moist areas in the south-eastern parts of the continent.

Prasophyllum ringens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prasophyllum ringens?

Prasophyllum ringens

What is the common name of Prasophyllum ringens?

Ringing Prasophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Prasophyllum ringens?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Robert J. Bates (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Bates' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946913-1: Based on the initial data import