Bunochilus sp.

Leafy Greenhood at Tharwa, ACT

Bunochilus sp. at Tharwa, ACT - 17 Sep 2017
Bunochilus sp. at Tharwa, ACT - 17 Sep 2017
Bunochilus sp. at Tharwa, ACT - 17 Sep 2017
Bunochilus sp. at Tharwa, ACT - 17 Sep 2017
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Identification history

Bunochilus sp. 22 Oct 2017 MichaelMulvaney
Bunochilus umbrinus (ACT) = Pterostylis umbrina (NSW) 17 Sep 2017 JasonC

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Significant sighting

MichaelMulvaney noted:

22 Oct 2017

Both Bunochilus species have a limited distribution

2 comments

TonyWood wrote:
   18 Sep 2017
Not sure, probably B. umbrinus, although could be B. montanus (but that flowers later). Need a second opinion.
TobiasHayashi wrote:
   18 Sep 2017
Great sighting! Like Tony I'm not quite sure...in some respects it lookslike montanus but the lateral sepals are fairly long which is more in favour of umbrinus as is the early flowering time. But then again there aren't many records of umbrinus from Namadgi area. I think a square head-on shot of the flower to get an idea of labellum shape and colour and lateral sepal shape is required.

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  • Bunochilus sp. Scientific name
  • Leafy Greenhood Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
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  • In flower

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