Bunochilus montanus
2 Montane Leafy Greenhood at Paddys River, ACT
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| Bunochilus montanus | MattM | 1 Aug 2021 | |
| Bunochilus montanus | MattM | 1 Aug 2021 | |
| Bunochilus umbrinus | RobG1 | 31 Jul 2021 |
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6 comments
2 Aug 2021
Thanks Matt, I thought it may have been B. montanus, but I thought they were supposed to be later flowering (Oct-Dec according to the orchid field guides). I still haven't got my eye in to distinguish the difference between the labellums.
2 Aug 2021
Hi Rob
David Jones in his 2008 ACT Field Guide suggested this early flowering species in that area, which he described as a variant, may be an undescribed species, but it would appear little work has been done on this since, and leaving few options. At that time he talked about September as being early but these started flowering weeks ago. All very interesting.
David Jones in his 2008 ACT Field Guide suggested this early flowering species in that area, which he described as a variant, may be an undescribed species, but it would appear little work has been done on this since, and leaving few options. At that time he talked about September as being early but these started flowering weeks ago. All very interesting.
2 Aug 2021
The difference in the labellums is that montanus has quite a broad labellum whereas umbrinus has a more narrow and slender labellum. Another feature to look for is the ‘pinch’ in the end of the lateral sepals which is often visible in montanus. See Bunochilus montanus (Montane Leafy Greenhood)
I believe the undescribed species is similar to montanus, but has a boxier labellum and flowers earlier.
I believe the undescribed species is similar to montanus, but has a boxier labellum and flowers earlier.
2 Aug 2021
Thanks Derek and Matt. I have put up another sighting from today that is probably an umbrinus (4387182).
Location information
- Maps Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
- Places Paddys River, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- RobG1 Recorded by
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
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- RobG1 Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Bunochilus montanus (ACT) = Pterostylis jonesii (NSW) Orchids Plants
Species information
- Bunochilus montanus Scientific name
- Montane Leafy Greenhood Common name
- Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1275.59m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Pterostylis montana Pterostylis jonesii
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