Diuris pardina

Leopard Orchid
Diuris pardina at Paddys Ranges State Park
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Tribe: Diurideae
Subtribe: Diuridinae
Genus: Diuris
Species: D. pardina
Binomial name
Diuris pardina
Lindl.[1]
Synonyms

Diuris maculata Sm.

Diuris pardina (Leopard Orchid) is a species of orchid which is endemic to Australia.

It occurs in South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. It has grass-like leaves and yellow flowers with red-brown blotches.[2][3]

Leopard orchid Diuris pardina. Tasmania

References

  1. "Diuris pardina". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
  2. Jones, David & Barbara Jones (2000). A Field Guide to the Native Orchids of Southern Australia. Bloomings Books. ISBN 1-876473-24-X.
  3. http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/79124/20110622-0000/www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/residents/yarra_ranges_plant_directory/lower_storey/orchids/diuris_pardina.html