Pterostylis hispidula
Box Greenhood, Small Nodding Greenhood
Also known as: Pterostylis nutans var. hispidula (Fitzg.) C.Moore
- Pterostylis nutans var. hispidula (Fitzg.) C.Moore
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Pterostylis hispidula (commonly known as Box Greenhood or Small Nodding Greenhood) is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating 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