Prasophyllum drummondii
| Swamp leek orchid | |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Tribe: | Diurideae |
| Subtribe: | Prasophyllinae |
| Genus: | Prasophyllum |
| Species: |
P. drummondii
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| Binomial name | |
| Prasophyllum drummondii |
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| Synonyms[2] | |
Prasophyllum drummondii, commonly known as the swamp leek orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a late-flowering species with a single tubular leaf and up to thirty brownish-orange or pale yellow flowers and often grows in standing water.
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Description
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Taxonomy and naming
Prasophyllum drummondii was first formally described in 1871 by Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach and the description was published in Beitrage zur Systematischen Pflanzenkunde.[2][5] The specific epithet (drummondii) honours the naturalist James Drummond who collected the type specimen near the Swan River in 1801.[4]
Distribution and habitat
The swamp leek orchid grows in wet places, including swamps which still contain free water in early summer. It occurs between Three Springs and Israelite Bay.[3][4][6]
Conservation
Prasophyllum drummondii is classified as "not threatened" by the Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.[6]
References
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External links
Media related to Prasophyllum drummondii at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Prasophyllum drummondii at Wikispecies
