Paraprasophyllum tadgellianum
Tadgell's leek orchid at Namadgi National Park
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| Paraprasophyllum tadgellianum | DerekC | 7 Apr 2024 | |
| Paraprasophyllum sphacelatum | Venture | 4 Apr 2024 |
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Large colony in the area
1 comment
7 Apr 2024
I know this location well and this orchid in that location. Prasophyllum sphacelatum and Prasophyllum tadgellianum are very similar species found in similar areas and are not always easily separated from photos or even infield observance. I believe these are Prasophyllum tadgellianum rather than Prasophyllum sphacelatum which I find less common in that area. Now while knowing the flower size would help with P. sphacelatum being bigger than P. tadgellianum, these flowers are firstly crowded as are P. tadgellianum and the lateral sepals are fused with the tips free unlike P. sphacelatum where they are either fused or free. Which is a little more confusing. Another indicator of species is the free point of the leaf, which is not yet withered, as it would be if it was P. sphacelatum.
Location information
- Maps Namadgi National Park
- Places Cotter River, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- Venture Recorded by
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Paraprasophyllum tadgellianum Scientific name
- Tadgell's leek orchid Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 2200.78m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Prasophyllum tadgellianum
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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