Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
uvidulum
ID:
919187

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones & D.T.Rouse

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 16: 249 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918522

Common Names

  • Uvidulum Prasophyllum
  • Prasophyllum Uvidulum
  • Uvidulum Leek Orchid

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Description

Prasophyllum uvidulum (also called Shiny Prasophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland. It grows in grasslands and shrublands at elevations of 600–2,000 metres.

Uses & Benefits

Prasophyllum uvidulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prasophyllum uvidulum is small, white and fragrant. It has a yellow center and is surrounded by five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prasophyllum uvidulum can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant in well-drained soil. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Prasophyllum uvidulum

Prasophyllum uvidulum is found in Australia.

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-463932: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Dean T. Rouse (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.T.Rouse' in the authors string.