Biology:Oxysepala grandimesensis
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| Oxysepala grandimesensis | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae
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| (unranked): | Monocots
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| Species: | O. grandimesensis
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| Oxysepala grandimesensis | |
Oxysepala grandimesensis, the Cream Rope Orchid, was previously known as Oxysepala grandimesensis is only known from the Big Tableland in Queensland, Australia at an altitude of from 600-800m on the small upper branches of rainforest trees.[1]
Description
The stems of this orchid have brown bracts and are sparsely branched. The flowers, 6-8 x 5-7mm, are wholly white and are on usually single stems 1.5mm long. They flower in May and June. The dark green pseudobulbs are naked. The leaves are also dark green on stalks 4–5 mm long and are fleshy and narrowly grooved.[2]
Footnotes
References
- Clements, M.A. & Jones, D.L. (2002) "Nomenclatural changes in the Australian and New Zealand Bulbophyllinae and Eriinae (Orchidaceae). The Orchadian 13(11): 500. [comb. nov.]
- Jones, David L. (2006). A complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia, including the island territories. New Holland Publishers, Frenchs Forest, N.S.W. 2086 Australia. ISBN:1-877069-12-4.
Wikidata ☰ Q7116149 entry
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