Prasophyllum pallens
Prasophyllum pallens, commonly known as the musty leek orchid, is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae which is endemic to Australia.[1] It was one of eleven species selected for the Save a Species Walk campaign in April 2016; scientists walked 300 km to raise money for collection of seeds to be prepared and stored at the Australian PlantBank at the Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan.[2][3]
| Musty leek orchid | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Tribe: | Diurideae |
| Subtribe: | Prasophyllinae |
| Genus: | Prasophyllum |
| Species: | P. pallens |
| Binomial name | |
| Prasophyllum pallens | |
References
- P. Bernhardt & R. R. Rowe (1993). "Prasophyllum pallens R.Br". Plantnet - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- Barlass, Tim (10 April 2016). "Scientists race to save 11 endangered plants in NSW". Sydney Morning Herald.
- https://www.everydayhero.com.au/events/event_has_finished/19793
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