Bunochilus umbrinus
Broad-sepaled Leafy Greenhood at suppressed
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| Bunochilus umbrinus | TonyWood | 4 Sep 2015 | |
| Bunochilus montanus | LukeMcElhinney | 4 Sep 2015 |
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Significant sighting
AaronClausen noted:
4 Sep 2015
First recorded sighting of this species at Rob Roy Range. Congrats Luke!!!
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Rob Roy Nature Reserve
12 comments
4 Sep 2015
I think this is more likely to be B. umbrinus as B. montanus doesn't usually flower until late October. A close-up of the labellum would help in identification.
4 Sep 2015
Luke this is a highly significant sighting either way. We only have records of Bunochilus umbrinus from Black Mountain, while B. montanus is only known from a few locations, none of which are in Canberra Nature Park. So if you could do a close up of the modified front petal of the flower that would be great
4 Sep 2015
I'm not entirely convinced Tony. Flowers look quite nodding and not overly large, and there is a smaller-flowered Bunochilus which flowers at this time in the Brindabellas (granted, it may not be B. montanus strictly speaking, but a variant of). Anyway, agree we need a shot of the labellum.
4 Sep 2015
Also Michael, there are B. umbrinus in the Brindabellas - I saw them last year, I'll post a sighting if I get the time to go and see them soon.
4 Sep 2015
I agree with Tobias that we did See Bunochilus in the Brindabellas last year which looked more like B. umbrinus. David Jones refers to an early flowering variant of B. montanus that may be an undescribed species.
4 Sep 2015
Yes awesome sighting Luke.. They look near identical to the Black Mountain B. umbrina ones, I'd like to see the labellum photo to be able to identify the difference...
7 Sep 2015
The shape of the lateral sepals (broadly ovate) suggests B. umbrinus rather than B. montanus.
7 Sep 2015
This is an interesting plant, thanks for getting more photos Luke, and congrats on the discovery. I respectfully disagree Tony, I think that the labellum is too chunky and square and large in comparison to the lateral sepals, whereas in B. umbrinus the lateral sepals are relatively larger in comparison to the labellum. What I'm getting at is that I suspect the flower is much smaller than B. umbrinus, although hard to judge in photos. I could be wrong of course. Definitely an interesting plant, I am hopeful that I will have to the time soon to be able to go and have a look at Bunochilus in Rob Roy.
7 Sep 2015
I may be wrong but I didn't think it is B. montanus because of the early flowering and shape of the lateral sepals. i agree with Tobias that we need to see the flower close up best done by going out and having a look at it. Can you give us directions Luke as to how to find it?
7 Sep 2015
I have added a pic with my hand for reference. The Bunochilus is in a fairly remote area of Rob Roy NR. Walking there is probably not an option. I may be able to take you out there. Call me at the Athlon Parks Depot 6207 2087
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- Significant LukeMcElhinney Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Bunochilus umbrinus (ACT) = Pterostylis umbrina (NSW) Orchids Plants
Species information
- Bunochilus umbrinus Scientific name
- Broad-sepaled Leafy Greenhood Common name
- Highly Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon native
- Non-invasive or negligible
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Pterostylis umbrina
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