Acianthus exsertus (Large Mosquito Orchid)
A common local orchid with a heart-shaped leaf to 15x40mm, green on the top and red/purple on the underside. The leaf usually sits a little above ground level. Found in both moist and eucalypt forest and more exposed areas. As with many other species in poor seasons, many leaves will be seen with a small percentage of flowering plants. Flowers are well spaced on a 20cm stem, March to April. A.S.
Protected NSW. Not on NSW Sensitive Species list.
Acianthus exsertus is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | Albury, Wodonga | South Coast
Species information
- Acianthus exsertus Scientific name
- Large Mosquito Orchid Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
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In flower
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Location information
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Maps
ANBG ANBG South Annex Ben Boyd National Park Benandarah State Forest Black Mountain Boro Brindabella National Park Broulee Moruya Nature Observation Area Bullen Range Bungonia National Park Colymea State Conservation Area Coolangubra State Forest Deua National Park Gorman Road Bush Reserve, Goulburn Goulburn Mulwaree Council Gulaga National Park Jervis Bay National Park Mittagong Mogo State Forest Morton National Park Mount Jerrabomberra Mount Jerrabomberra QP Mumbulla State Forest Mundoonen Nature Reserve Nadgee Nature Reserve Namadgi National Park Penrose Rugosa Sanctuary Point - Basin Walking Track Bushcare Seven Mile Beach National Park South East Forest National Park South Pacific Heathland Reserve Tallaganda National Park Tallaganda State Forest Thirlmere Lakes National Park Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve Wadbilliga National Park Wingecarribee Local Government Area Wollondilly Local Government Area Woodlands Yambulla State Forest -
Survey points
Point 4558 Point 5154 Point 5438 Point 5439 -
Places
Paddys River, ACT
