Rhizanthella gardneri
Underground Orchid, Western Underground Orchid
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holomycotrophic rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Australasia, Rhizanthella gardneri (commonly known as Underground Orchid or Western Underground Orchid) is a rhizomatous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Western Australia