Biology:Orthoceras novae-zeelandiae
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Short description: Species of orchid
| Orthoceras novae-zeelandiae | |
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| In Turitea, Palmerston North, New Zealand | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Tribe: | Diurideae |
| Genus: | Orthoceras |
| Species: | O. novae-zeelandiae
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| Binomial name | |
| Orthoceras novae-zeelandiae (A.Rich.) M.A.Clem., D.L.Jones & Molloy 1989
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Orthoceras novae-zeelandiae,[1] commonly known as the New Zealand horned orchid,[2] is a species of orchid native to New Zealand. In Māori it is called hūperei or perei.[3][4]
Description
Orthoceras novae-zeelandiae is a terrestrial, perennial, tuberous, herb.[5] Flowering occurs from December to March.[2]
Taxonomy and naming
It was first described in 1989[1] by Mark Alwin Clements, David L. Jones, and Brian Molloy.
Distribution and habitat
Orthoceras novae-zeelandiae is found in the North and South Island of New Zealand. It ranges from coastal to montane environments (up to 800 meters)[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 M.A.Clem., D.L.Jones & Molloy, 1989 In: Austral. Orchid Res. 1: 100
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 New Zealand Native Orchid Group. "Orthoceras novae-zeelandiae". https://www.nativeorchids.co.nz/Descriptions/Orthoceras_novae-zeelandiae.html.
- ↑ "perei - Te Aka Māori Dictionary" (in en). https://maoridictionary.co.nz/word/1593.
- ↑ "perei - Te Aka Māori Dictionary" (in en). https://maoridictionary.co.nz/word/15130.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. "Orthoceras novae-zeelandiae". https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/orthoceras-novae-zeelandiae/.
Wikidata ☰ Q10341797 entry
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