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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Ben Boyd National Park Benandarah State Forest Broulee Moruya Nature Observation Area Colymea State Conservation Area Coolangubra State Forest Deua National Park Gulaga National Park Jervis Bay National Park Mogo State Forest Morton National Park Mumbulla State Forest Nadgee Nature Reserve 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 Forest
