Rhizanthella johnstonii
South Coast Underground Orchid
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holomycotrophic rhizomatous geophyte.
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Rhizanthella johnstonii (commonly known as South Coast Underground Orchid) is a rhizomatous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Indigenous to Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Western Australia