Aphyllorchis queenslandica
Aphyllorchis queenslandica Dockrill
Aphyllorchis queenslandica is a leafless terrestrial mycotrophic orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is known as the yellow pauper orchid and is found in tropical north Queensland. This species features up to twelve dull yellow flowers on a thin, fleshy, purple flowering stem and is restricted to rainforest habitats.
Description
Aphyllorchis queenslandica, described by Dockrill in 1965, is a member of the Orchidaceae family. It is a leafless terrestrial orchid that relies on mycorrhizal fungi for nutrition. The plant produces up to twelve dull yellow flowers on a thin, fleshy, purple flowering stem. It is endemic to tropical north Queensland, where it grows in rainforest environments. This species is part of the Aphyllorchis genus and is known for its distinctive lack of leaves and its reliance on fungal associations for survival.
Distribution
Queensland