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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