!Waireia stenopetala (Hook.f.) D.L.Jones, M.A.Clem. & Molloy 1997 Photo by © Phil in NZ at www.flickr.com courtesy of Terrestrial Orchid Gallery

Part Shade Cold

Common Name The Slim Petaled Waireia

Flower Size

Found in New Zealand as a cold growing terrestrial

Synonyms Caladenia antarctica (Hook.f.) Rchb.f. 1871; Lyperanthus antarcticus Hook.f. 1847; *Thelymitra stenopetala Hook.f. 1844

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; Die Orchideen #6 21-24 tafel 7 Rudolph Schlechter 1971 as Lyperanthus antarticus photo ok;

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