Cryptostylis subulata (Labill.) Reichb.f.
Terrestrial orchid with fleshy, spreading roots, leathery leaves and tall racemes of reddish to reddish brown flowers, the labellum having a prominent lobed, dark purple callus near the apex. To 80cm. [Jones, FNSW, Pridgeon, Beadle].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [O.60/1850]. Origin unknown.
Notes
See notes at ‘Orchid species unidentified no.3’.
Published Jan 26, 2010 - 05:29 PM | Last updated Jul 28, 2010 - 03:48 PM
| Family | Orchidaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Eastern Australia |
| Synonyms |
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| Common Name | Large tongue orchid, Cow orchid, Duckbill orchid |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Orchid no.26 |
| Confidence level | high |