Acianthus sp.

Mayflower Orchid at Undefined Area

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Acianthus sp. TonyWood 18 Oct 2016
Acianthus sp. CathB 18 Oct 2016
Corysanthes sp. MattM 18 Oct 2016
Unverified Ryl 18 Oct 2016

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Leaves were 1cm tall and 1-5cm in diameter. Plants were often grouped. For example, in a 30x30cm there were 17 plants. I estimate about 100-500 plants. About 20% of the plants had a short <2cm tall stalk.

3 comments

   18 Oct 2016
I think that's Corysanthes. They appear (to me) too rounded for Acianthus.
   18 Oct 2016
I think it looks more like Acianthus, so you can decide, Tony.
   18 Oct 2016
I suppose you might be right Cath. The veins in photo 2 look like Acianthus.

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • Ryl Recorded by
  • Less than 10cm Plant height

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Species information

  • Acianthus sp. Scientific name
  • Mayflower Orchid Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1190.54m Recorded at altitude

Seasonal activity

  • In flower

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