Paraprasophyllum sphacelatum
1 Large Alpine Leek-orchid at Cotter River, ACT
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| Paraprasophyllum sphacelatum | DerekC | 9 Feb 2021 | |
| Prasophyllum sp. | MattM | 6 Feb 2021 | |
| Paraprasophyllum sphacelatum | MattM | 20 Dec 2020 |
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User's notes
Only 4-5 flowering plants, but several more leaves present.
Early flowering time (December) and somewhat withered leaf tip suggests P. sphacelatum. Given the similarities between P. sphacelatum and P. tadgellianum, I would appreciate a double check for the ID.
3 comments
9 Feb 2021
Matt I would confirm P.sphacelatum for the following reasons. P. tadgellianum flowers are more crowded where these are more evenly spaced and the the petals of tadgellianum are relatively shorter to the sepals. The Callus of sphacelatum is wrinkled as is this one where tadgellianum Callus is smooth and again the labellum relative smaller and narrower. I am happy this is P. sphacelatum.
9 Feb 2021
Ok. I will defer to your judgement. I haven't seen enough of either species to be confident of the ID.
9 Feb 2021
I am not sure I am either but using David's new book I feel a little more confident. There is a very interesting photo of P. tadgellianum and descriptions I am relying on. I have been having similar difficulties but feel I understand better now, but could well be wrong.
Location information
- Maps Namadgi National Park
- Places Cotter River, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- MattM Recorded by
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Paraprasophyllum sphacelatum Scientific name
- Large Alpine Leek-orchid Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1910.08m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Prasophyllum sphacelatum
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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