Pterostylis banksii

Pterostylis banksii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Tribe: Diurideae
Subtribe: Pterostylidinae
Genus: Pterostylis
Species: P. banksii
Binomial name
Pterostylis banksii
R. Br. ex A. Cunn., 1832[1]

Pterostylis banksii, commonly known as greenhood or tutukiwi, is an orchid species native to New Zealand.[2] This species is named in honour of Sir Joseph Banks.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Pterostylis banksii R. Br. ex A. Cunn.". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "Pterostylis banksii". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  3. ↑ Cunningham, Allan (1832). "Pterostylis banksii. Large-leaved Pterostylis.". Curtis's botanical magazine. 59: Pl. 3172. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
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