Prasophyllum laticallosum (Orchidaceae), a new subalpine terrestrial orchid species from southern New South Wales

Australian Journal of Taxonomy 2026 Open access

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Authors: Gavin Paul Phillips, Ben Brown, Lachlan M. Copeland, David Jones, Brian Towle, Heidi C Zimmer
DOI: 10.54102/ajt.3veq1
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Abstract

A population of a narrow-range endemic Prasophyllum (Orchidaceae) that is similar to, but consistently different from, Prasophyllum keltonii D.L.Jones is described here as the new species Prasophyllum latical losum G.P.Phillips & H.C.Zimmer. This new species occurs within Kosciuszko National Park and is separated from Prasophyllum keltonii D.L.Jones by approximately 20 km, but is morphologically distinct. Feral herbivores (including feral horses) threaten this species and its habitat.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pasture and Agricultural Systems Plant and animal studies Biological and pharmacological studies of plants

Publication details

Journal / source
Australian Journal of Taxonomy
Volume
108
Pages
1–9
Publication date
2 January 2026