Lyperanthus suaveolens R.Br.
Deciduous terrestrial orchid with a subterranean tuberoid, erect, narrow leaves and racemes of stiff-textured, long-lasting flowers with a strong musky fragrance, in winter to spring. Flower colour is variable, ranging from yellowish-brown to almost black, with a yellow apex to the labellum. In the wild it forms loose colonies. [Jones, FNSW, Pridgeon, Beadle].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues as Orchid no.27 [O.61/1850] and Orchid no.28 [O.62/1850]. Collected at Nangus in southern NSW, a Macarthur family grazing property.
Notes
See notes at ‘Orchid species unidentified no.3’.
Published Jan 26, 2010 - 05:31 PM | Last updated Jan 26, 2010 - 05:33 PM
| Family | Orchidaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Eastern Australia |
| Synonyms |
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| Common Name | Brown beaks |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Orchid no.27 Orchid no.28 |
| Confidence level | high |