Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
volucris
ID:
289354

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 21: 218 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288686

Common Names

  • Volucris Pterygodium
  • Pterygodium volucris
  • Bird Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Ommatodium volucris Lindl. [unknown]
  • Ophrys triphylla Thunb. [unknown]
  • Ophrys volucris L.f. [unknown]

Description

Pterygodium volucris (also called Winged Pterygodium, among many other common names) is a small, succulent herb native to South Africa. It has small, triangular leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pterygodium volucris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterygodium volucris has a yellow flower with a yellow labellum. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterygodium volucris is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The plant should be divided in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced 6-12 inches apart.

Where to Find Pterygodium volucris

Pterygodium volucris can be found in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.

Pterygodium volucris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterygodium volucris?

Pterygodium volucris

What is the common name of Pterygodium volucris?

Winged Pterygodium

What is the natural habitat of Pterygodium volucris?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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