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Basalt Sun-orchid
Thelymitra gregaria
Thelymitra gregaria
Sun-orchids are deciduous terrestrial orchids with a single erect basal leaf. In this species the leaf is relatively short. The labellum is the same shape, size and colour as the sepals and petals. Characteristics of the column assist in distinguishing between Thelymitra species.
| Details | Description |
| Type | Graminoid |
| Group | Orchid |
| Identifying Characteristics | |
| Distinctive Features | The column is blue with a curved, hooded black or brown post-anther lobe, yellow apex and lateral lobes with white hair tufts. |
| Life Form Group | Graminoid |
| Life Form Codes | Medium to Tiny Non-tufted Graminoid (MNG) |
| EVC types | EVC 132_61: Heavier-soils Plains Grassland |
| Native Status | Native to Australia |
| Taxonomy | |
| Phylum | Charophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Thelymitra |
| Species | gregaria |
Endemic to Victoria, restricted to the native grasslands of the basalt plains of the Western District.
Distribution maps indicate current and historic locations where species have been sighted.
Source: Atlas of Living Australia
| Endangered Status | |
| DEPI Advisory List | Endangered |
| FFG Act | Listed as threatened |
| EPBC Act | Not listed |
| FFG Action Statement |
The conservation status of species is listed within Victoria and Australia.
The Department of Environment and Primary Industry (DEPI) Advisory List consists of non-statutory advisory lists of rare or threatened flora and fauna within Victoria.
The Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act) lists threatened species in Victoria. Under the Act, an Action Statement is produced for each listed species.
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s key piece of environmental legislation, listing nationally threatened native species and ecological communities.
