Pterostylis readii is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae[1] and is endemic to New South Wales.[2]
It was first described in 2017 as Bunochilus readii by David L. Jones and Lachlan Copeland,[1][3] but was transferred to the genus, Pterostylis, in 2019 by David L. Jones.[1][4]
It has been found only on the upper slopes of Mount Kaputar, NSW, growing in woodland at altitudes of 1100 to 1200 m.[3]
It flowers from August to September.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d "Pterostylis readii". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Pterostylis readii (D.L.Jones & L.M.Copel.) D.L.Jones | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ a b c Jones, D.L. & Copeland, L.M. (2017). "Bunochilus readii, (Orchidaceae: Pterostylidinae), a new rare species from northern New South Wales, Australia". Australian Orchid Review. 82 (6): 48–50.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Jones, D.L. (2019). "New combinations in Australian Orchidaceae". Australian Orchid Review. 84 (6): 42.