Diuris eborensis
| Diuris eborensis | |
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| Diuris eborensis growing near Ebor | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Tribe: | Diurideae |
| Genus: | Diuris |
| Species: | D. eborensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Diuris eborensis | |
Diuris eborensis is a species of orchid which is endemic to eastern Australia. It has up to six grass-like leaves and a flowering stem with up to four pale yellowish flowers with dark reddish purple streaks.
Description
Diuris eborensis is a
Taxonomy and naming
Diuris eborensis was first formally described in 2006 by David Jones and the description was published in Australian Orchid Research from a specimen collected near Rigney Creek, west of Ebor.[4]
Distribution and habitat
This donkey orchid grows in moist, grassy places near streams in five locations on the New England Tableland.[2][5]
Conservation
Diuris eborensis is listed as "endangered" under the New South Wales Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 and has been recommended for listing as "endangered" under the Australian Government Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The main threats to the species include grazing and trampling by cattle, competition from weeds, camping, roadworks and dumping of waste.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Diuris eborensis". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ a b c Leishman, Michelle. "NSW Scientific Committee - Preliminary determination" (PDF). New South Wales Government Office of the Environment and Heritage. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ a b "Diuris eborensis - profile". NSW Government Office of. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ "Duiris eborensis". APNI. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ "Diuris eborensis". Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.