Thynninorchis huntianus
Common Elbow Orchid at suppressed
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| Thynninorchis huntianus | DerekC | 3 Feb 2022 | |
| Thynninorchis huntianus | Christine | 3 Feb 2022 |
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Same as reported by RAllen
4 comments
3 Feb 2022
Just to be clear I believe you are reporting the same plants as Thynninorchis huntianus (Common Elbow Orchid) ?
3 Feb 2022
Yes DerekC, we were there at the same time, I have included a pic (pic 3) of all three in situ for extra info.
3 Feb 2022
This is a special orchid species, and not just because of the flowers unusual form, these plants do not fare well with fire as they are not very deep rooted. They tend to grow in the leaflitter and the tubers are destroyed by bushfires. This species was more widespread in the ACT but has not been found in many areas following the 2 recent major bushfires.
Sighting information
- 3 Abundance
- Christine Recorded by
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
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- My flagged sightings Christine Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Thynninorchis huntianus Orchids Plants
Species information
- Thynninorchis huntianus Scientific name
- Common Elbow Orchid Common name
- Highly Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1855m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Thynninorchis huntiana Arthrochilus huntianus
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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