Sarcochilus falcatus
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Sarcochilus falcatus, commonly known as the Orange Blossom Orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to Australia
, where it is found from Queensland
to Victoria
. It is the type species
of the genus Sarcochilus
.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, where it is found from Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
to Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
. It is the type species
Type species
In biological nomenclature, a type species is both a concept and a practical system which is used in the classification and nomenclature of animals and plants. The value of a "type species" lies in the fact that it makes clear what is meant by a particular genus name. A type species is the species...
of the genus Sarcochilus
Sarcochilus
The genus Sarcochilus, abbreviated as Sarco in horticultural trade, is a member of the Orchid family , consisting of 25 species endemic to Northern Australia, Eastern Australia, Tasmania and New Caledonia....
.