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snail orchid
Scientific Name: Comparettia falcata
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Snail Orchids and Associated Information
This page provides information compiled from various sources regarding orchids and, notably, "snail orchids," along with related interactions with snails and slugs.
Considerations for Pets
- Mentions of snail and slug bait are present, specifically "@Bayer Advanced Natria Snail and Slug Killer Bait." If such products are used in areas accessible to pets, caution should be exercised.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions the use of snail and slug killer bait, "@Bayer Advanced Natria Snail and Slug Killer Bait," which could pose a risk if accessible to children.
Common Names
- Snail Orchid
- Greenhood (referring to a number of species with green flowers and a specific sepal structure)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Orchidaceae (mentioned as part of the taxonomic classification: Magnoliophyta ? Liliopsida ? Asparagales ? Orchidaceae Juss.)
- Genus: Pterostylis (mentioned in taxonomic classification, Pterostylis R.Br.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Snail Orchids are described as "common and widespread."
- Robust Snail Orchid (Pterostylis dilatata) are found in high rain runoff areas around Wave Rock in Western Australia.
- Specific locations mentioned include Western Australia, Trinidad, and near Cairns in Australia.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Pterostylis pyramidalis is described as a green flowered ground orchid from Western Australia. The flower is green with a dorsal sepal and lateral petals.
- Some Pterostylis species have green flowers with the dorsal sepal forming a "greenhood."
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text highlights the issue of slugs and snails (e.g., brown garden snail, field slug, Zonitoides arboreus) as pests that damage orchids.
- Zonitoides arboreus, the orchid snail or bush snail, is identified as a pest of orchid roots, particularly in Hawaii.
- The text references using caffeine solutions to control Zonitoides arboreus.
Further Information
- Dr. Martin Motes' book, "Florida Orchid Growing," is referenced.
- The Australian Plant Names Index is mentioned in relation to Pterostylis nana.
Additional Notes
- The text highlights the discovery of a rare snail and orchid during surveillance for the invasive Miconia weed.
- The Mossman tree snail and tonsil orchid were discovered by biosecurity officers.