Английская Википедия:Cyrtostylis reniformis

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Cyrtostylis reniformis, commonly known as common gnat-orchid,[1] is a species of orchid endemic to eastern Australia. It usually has a single kidney-shaped leaf and a flowering spike with up to eight reddish flowers with a shelf-like labellum.

Description

Cyrtostylis reniformis is a terrestrial, perennial, deciduous, herb with a single kidney-shaped, heart-shaped or almost round leaf Шаблон:Convert long and Шаблон:Convert wide. Up to eight dark reddish brown, or rarely yellowish flowers Шаблон:Convert long are borne on a flowering stem Шаблон:Convert high. The dorsal sepal is erect and curved forward, linear to lance-shaped, Шаблон:Convert long and about Шаблон:Convert wide. The lateral sepals are linear, Шаблон:Convert long, about Шаблон:Convert wide and curve forwards or downwards. The petals are similar in size and shape to the lateral sepals and curve downwards. The labellum is oblong, Шаблон:Convert long and about Шаблон:Convert wide and shelf-like with a few serrations near its pointed tip. Flowering occurs from May to October.[1][2]

Taxonomy and naming

Cyrtostylis reniformis was first formally described in 1810 by Robert Brown and the description was published in Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae et Insulae Van Diemen.[3][4] The specific epithet (reniformis) means "kidney-shaped".[5]

Distribution and habitat

Common gnat-orchid is widespread and locally common in all Australian states and the Australian Capital Territory, except Western Australia.[1][2]

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