Corybas dienemus
Macquarie Island Helmet Orchid, Windswept Helmet Orchid
Also known as: Corysanthes dienema (D.L.Jones) Szlach. +2 more
- Corysanthes dienema (D.L.Jones) Szlach.
- Nematoceras dienemas var. iant
- Nematoceras dienemum (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones, M.A.Clem. & Molloy
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Corybas dienemus (commonly known as Macquarie Island Helmet Orchid or Windswept Helmet Orchid) is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in the Antarctic botanical region and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ANTARCTIC, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, New Zealand, Subantarctic Islands
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Antipodean Is., Chatham Is., Macquarie Is., New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Tasmania