Danhatchia australis is a species of terrestrial orchid, lacking chlorophyll and obtaining nutrients from fungi in the soil. It is native to New Zealand (both main islands) and to New South Wales.[2]
Danhatchia australis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
Tribe: | Cranichideae |
Genus: | Danhatchia |
Species: | D. australis
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Binomial name | |
Danhatchia australis (Hatch) Garay & Christenson
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Synonyms[1] | |
Yoania australis Hatch |
References
edit- ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ^ Banks, D. (2012). Danhatchia australis in Australia. Australian Orchid Review 77: 48-49.
External links
edit- New Zealand Native Orchids, Danhatchia australis
- New Zealand Plant Conservation Network, Danhatchia australis Archived 2013-02-19 at the Wayback Machine
- PlantNET New South Wales Flora Online, Danhatchia australis
- Panoramio photo of Danhatchia australis in Australia
- Retired Aussies, Danhatchia australis