Prasophyllum elatum
Common Name:
Tall Leek Orchid
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
All regions except Murray Mallee, Riverina, Snowfields (BCDEHJNPRSTWXZ) all States except NT
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Common south of Darby Saddle in forest, woodland and heath
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Flower Description:
Green and white, sometimes brownish
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Habit:
Robust orchid 40-150 cm tall
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This species has the longest leaf of the Leek-orchids present at the Prom. The leaf is green to dark green-black, fleshy and to 100 cm tall
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
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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