Pterostylis acuminata
Pointed Greenhood, Sharp Greenhood
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Pterostylis acuminata (commonly known as Pointed Greenhood or Sharp Greenhood) is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Indigenous to Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Pterostylis genus, encompassing over 300 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria