Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mirabilis
ID:
837073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.L.Jones) R.J.Bates

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 22: 103 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836408

Common Names

  • Pterostylis mirabilis
  • Mirabilis Pterostylis
  • Mirabilis Greenhood

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Description

Pterostylis mirabilis (also called Miraculous Pterostylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Orchidaceae. It has a short stem and a rosette of basal leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Pterostylis mirabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterostylis mirabilis has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterostylis mirabilis is a terrestrial orchid that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from division, carefully divide the clumps of orchids and replant in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist until the plants take root.

Where to Find Pterostylis mirabilis

Pterostylis mirabilis is native to Australia and can be found in the grasslands and open woodlands of the south-eastern part of the country.

Pterostylis mirabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterostylis mirabilis?

Pterostylis mirabilis

What is the family of Pterostylis mirabilis?

Orchidaceae

Where is Pterostylis mirabilis found?

Madagascar

Species in the Pterostylis genus

Pterostylis abrupta, Pterostylis aciculiformis, Pterostylis acuminata, Pterostylis aenigma, Pterostylis aestiva, Pterostylis alata, Pterostylis allantoidea, Pterostylis alobula, Pterostylis alpina, Pterostylis alveata, Pterostylis angusta, Pterostylis aphylla, Pterostylis arenicola, Pterostylis areolata, Pterostylis aspera, Pterostylis atrans, Pterostylis atriola, Pterostylis auriculata, Pterostylis australis, Pterostylis banksii, Pterostylis baptistii, Pterostylis barbata, Pterostylis basaltica, Pterostylis bicolor, Pterostylis bicornis, Pterostylis biseta, Pterostylis boormanii, Pterostylis braemii, Pterostylis brumalis, Pterostylis bryophila, Pterostylis bureaviana, Pterostylis calceolus, Pterostylis cardiostigma, Pterostylis caulescens, Pterostylis chaetophora, Pterostylis cheraphila, Pterostylis chlorogramma, Pterostylis ciliata, Pterostylis clavigera, Pterostylis cobarensis, Pterostylis coccina, Pterostylis collina, Pterostylis commutata, Pterostylis concava, Pterostylis concinna, Pterostylis conoglossa, Pterostylis cucullata, Pterostylis curta, Pterostylis cycnocephala, Pterostylis daintreana,

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-373690: Based on the initial data import
Robert J. Bates (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Bates' in the authors string.
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.