Pterostylis nutans
Also known as: Pterostylis mathewsii Cheeseman
- Pterostylis mathewsii Cheeseman
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Pterostylis nutans is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in 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, New Zealand
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, New Zealand North, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria