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Fragrant Leek Orchid
Prasophyllum suaveolens
A deciduous terrestrial orchid with a single cylindrical terete green leaf, often with a reddish base. The flower spike emerges through a slit in the leaf.
Details | Description |
Type | Graminoid |
Group | Orchid |
Identifying Characteristics | |
Distinctive Features | Distinguished from similar species by its small size and small scented flowers with a tiny labellum and narrow, spreading petals. |
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 | Prasophyllum |
Species | suaveolens |

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 | Endangered |
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.