Pterostylis alata
Also known as: Arethusa alata (Labill.) Poir. +8 more
- Arethusa alata (Labill.) Poir.
- Diplodium alatum (Labill.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
- Diplodium australe Sw.
- Diplodium striatum (Fitzg.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
- Disperis alata Labill.
- Pterostylis praecox Lindl.
- Pterostylis reflexa var. intermedia Ewart
- Pterostylis reflexa var. praecox (Lindl.) Ewart & Jean White
- Pterostylis striata Fitzg.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Pterostylis alata is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Pterostylis is notably large, comprising more than 300 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria