Dockrillia striolata

Streaked Rock Orchid
Pigeon House Mountain, Australia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Podochilaeae
Subtribe: Dendrobiinae
Genus: Dockrillia
Rchb.f. Briegar
Species: D. striolata
Synonyms

Dockrillia striolata, the Streaked Rock Orchid is a small plant, often seen growing on cliff faces in south eastern Australia. It produces fragrant creamy yellow flowers in spring. The specific epithet striolatum is derived from Latin, referring to “finely ridged”.[1]

References

  1. ^ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 9780731812110 page 262