Orthoceras strictum
Common Name:
Horned Orchid
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
All regions except Murray Mallee, Wimmera, Snowfields (BCDEJKNPRSTWXZ) also SA, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
A range of environments including heaths, open grassy forests and riparian shrubland
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Flower Description:
Greenish-brown to green
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Habit:
Terrestrial orchid to 65 cm tall
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This genus is distinguished by the erect, horn-like lateral sepals. It is the only species of Orthoceras in Victoria
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria