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 | South East South Australia
Species page sighting lists are under redevelopment and will return very soon.
Maps
Benandarah State Forest Beowa National Park Broulee Moruya Nature Observation Area Colymea State Conservation Area Coolangubra State Forest Deua National Park Genoplesium plumosum target area Genoplesium vernale target area Gulaga National Park Jervis Bay National Park Mogo State Forest Morton National Park Mumbulla State Forest Nadgee Nature Reserve Pterostylis ventricosa target area Sanctuary Point - Basin Walking Track Bushcare Seven Mile Beach National Park South East Forest National Park South Pacific Heathland Reserve Wadbilliga National Park Yambulla State ForestPlaces
Boolijah, NSW Falls Creek, NSW