Sarcochilus parviflorus

Green tree orchid
Flowering at Mt. Boss State Forest
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Monocots
Order:Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily:Epidendroideae
Genus:Sarcochilus
Species: S. parviflorus
Binomial name
Sarcochilus parviflorus
Synonyms

Sarcochilus olivaceus Lindl.

Sarcochilus parviflorus, commonly known as the green tree orchid, is a species of aerial, epiphytic or lithophytic orchid endemic to Australia, where it is found in rainforests from to Tathra, New South Wales to Queensland in the north.[1] There is some evidence to suggest that the New South Wales taxon could be Sarcochilus olivaceus,[2] though some treat S. olivaceus as a synonym of S. parviflorus.[3]

Sarcochilus parviflorus at Copeland Tops, Australia

Description

Sarcochilus parviflorus has broad leaves, typically 35 mm by 80 mm but variable, that have a barely visible midrib. The roots are porous to soak up water and humidity and attach to twigs, branches or rocks. When dampened, the roots change colour from off white to green. The labellum is off-white with red to burgundy markings and cupped. The other petals are light green and spoon-shaped.

References

  1. ↑ "Sarcochilus parviflorus". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
  2. ↑ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 264
  3. ↑ "Sarcochilus olivaceus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 2018-10-12.


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