Pterostylis ophioglossa
Also known as: Diplodium ophioglossum (R.Br.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones +1 more
- Diplodium ophioglossum (R.Br.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones
- Taurantha ophioglossa (R.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Pterostylis ophioglossa is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Pterostylis, which contains over 300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland