Caladenia tonellii
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Petalochilus tonellii (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem |
Caladenia tonellii, commonly known as Robust Fingers, is a very rare orchid than only occurs in Tasmania, Australia. The species exists in extremely low numbers (35-45) in three populations, none exceeding 20 mature individuals.[2] It is listed as critically endangered under the EPBC Act.
References
- ^ "Caladenia tonellii". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ^ Department of the Environment and Heritage. Caladenia tonellii (Robust Fingers)