Onion-Leaf Orchis

Microtis unifolia

Physical Characteristics

Microtis unifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from October to January. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E.Asia to Australasia from China, Indonesia and the Phillipines to Australia and New Zealand.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root[46, 61, 153, 173]. No more details are given.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known