Pterostylis maxima
Also known as: Oligochaetochilus maximus (M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones) Szlach.
- Oligochaetochilus maximus (M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones) Szlach.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Pterostylis maxima is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Pterostylis, which contains over 300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria