Orthoceras is a genus of orchids native to Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia.[1][2] Two species are known:
- Orthoceras novae-zeelandiae (A.Rich.) M.A.Clem., D.L.Jones & Molloy - New Zealand
- Orthoceras strictum R.Br. - New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, New Zealand North Island, New Caledonia
| Orthoceras | |
|---|---|
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| Orthoceras strictum | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Tribe: | Diurideae |
| Subtribe: | Diuridinae |
| Genus: | Orthoceras R.Br., Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holl.: 316 (1810) |
| Type species | |
| Orthoceras strictum R.Br., Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holl.: 317 (1810) | |
See also
References
- Berg Pana, H. 2005. Handbuch der Orchideen-Namen. Dictionary of Orchid Names. Dizionario dei nomi delle orchidee. Ulmer, Stuttgart
External links
Media related to Orthoceras at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Orthoceras at Wikispecies
