Hymenochilus cycnocephalus
Swan greenhood at Symonston, ACT
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| Hymenochilus cycnocephalus | TobiasHayashi | 12 Oct 2020 | |
| Hymenochilus cycnocephalus | MattM | 10 Oct 2020 | |
| Unverified | SandraH | 9 Oct 2020 |
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found three separate groups of these orchids, widely scattered in the reserve - there are probably many more there
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10 Oct 2020
You actually have two species here. The first image shows Hymenochilus cycnocephalus which has a dark green 'T' at the top of the labellum. The other images are of H. bicolor which has a dark green/black dot or 'M' at the top of the labellum.
10 Oct 2020
Thanks Matt. Although I’ve been doing bird surveys at Callum Brave for 15 years I don’t think I’ve ever found orchids there in the past. Two species - that’s good news. I’ll have to work harder at being able to identify them. Sandra
Location information
- Maps Callum Brae
- Places Symonston, ACT
Sighting information
- 30 Abundance
- SandraH Recorded by
- Yes In flower
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
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Species information
- Hymenochilus cycnocephalus Scientific name
- Swan greenhood Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1009m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Pterostylis cycnocephala
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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