Prasophyllum sp. 'south coast'
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Prasophyllum sp. 'south coast'
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Name and Authority
Common Name
South Coast Leek Orchid
Complex Name
Prasophyllum cucullatum (Stout Leek Orchids)
Originally Described by
Undescribed
Distribution and Habitat
Windy Harbour to Israelite Bay, growing in sandy and sandy-clay soils in seasonally wet flats, flowering best in the season following summer fire.
Flowering Months
· · · · · · · · · Oct Nov Dec
Description
A common south coastal species 50–250 mm high with a smooth tubular leaf 120–140 mm long by 3–6 mm wide and up to 40 sweetly fragrant, white and dull red flowers 6–8 mm across.
Distinguishing Features
It is distinguished from the related Humped Leek Orchid (Prasophyllum gibbosum) by its narrower, smooth margined labellum.
WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)
Not Listed
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