Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
zebrina
ID:
1411661

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.L.Jones & C.J.French) D.L.Jones

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 80(3): 63. 2015 [Jun 2015]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424126

Common Names

  • Pterostylis zebrina
  • Pterostylis Zebrina
  • Pterostylis Zebrina Orchid

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Description

Pterostylis zebrina (also called Zebra Greenhood, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a slender stem and long, thin leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pterostylis zebrina is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterostylis zebrina is white with yellow stripes and a yellow lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterostylis zebrina is an terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Pterostylis zebrina prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Pterostylis zebrina

Pterostylis zebrina is native to Australia.

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

David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Christopher J. French: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.French' in the authors string.