Pterostylis readii

Pterostylis readii
images - Lachlan Copeland
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Orchidaceae
Subfamily:	Orchidoideae
Tribe:	Cranichideae
Genus:	Pterostylis
Species:	P. readii
Binomial name
Pterostylis readii (D.L.Jones & L.M.Copel.) D.L.Jones [1]
Synonyms [2]
Bunochilus readiiD.L.Jones & L.M.Copel.

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

1. "Pterostylis readii". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
2. "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.
3. 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.
4. Jones, D.L. (2019). "New combinations in Australian Orchidaceae". Australian Orchid Review. 84 (6): 42.