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

  1. P. Bernhardt & R. R. Rowe (1993). "Prasophyllum pallens R.Br". Plantnet - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  2. Barlass, Tim (10 April 2016). "Scientists race to save 11 endangered plants in NSW". Sydney Morning Herald.
  3. https://www.everydayhero.com.au/events/event_has_finished/19793


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