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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Liparis reflexa (R.Br.) Lindl.

Frost-hardy terrestrial or lithophytic orchid with fleshy dark green or yellowish green pseudobulbs, leaves up to 30cm long, and terminal racemes of yellowish-green, occasionally reddish-purple flowers with an unpleasant odour of which the common names are suggestive.  Flowers in the autumn.  [Jones, FNSW, Beadle]. 

Horticultural & Botanical History

No data on its introduction to European gardens.

History at Camden Park

Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [O.10/1850].  Probably locally obtained.

Notes

Published Jan 24, 2010 - 03:45 PM | Last updated Jul 29, 2010 - 01:12 PM

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Family Orchidaceae
Category
Region of origin

Eastern Australia
Synonyms
  • Cestichis reflexa (R.Br.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones
  • Cymbidium reflexum R.Br.
  • Sturmia reflexa (R.Br.) F.Muell.
Common Name

Tom cats, Onion orchid, Dog orchid
Name in the Camden Park Record

Cymbidium reflexum 
Confidence level high