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Nematoceras acuminata
(the acuminate shape of the mature leaf)
A very distinct species, it has in its mature stage, an acuminate leaf with reddish veining on the under side, very long, filiform lateral sepals and petals, and a long filiform cauda to the dorsal sepal. Leaves of young plants lack the reddish markings, are reniform or broadly cordate, and have an apiculate tip which points the relationship to the round leaved species.
Distribution: endemic - North, South, Stewart and Auckland Is.
Flowers: September-December - insect pollinated. |
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Nematoceras hypogaea
(underground, the flower buried in the moss and litter)
The trilobate leaf is above the flower - cf macrantha.
Distribution: endemic - North Id: Nothofagus forest in the East Cape district.
Flowers: September-October - insect pollinated. |
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Nematoceras iridescens
(the iridescent labellum, particularly when wet)
The general structure of the plant is similar to that of N.rivularis s.l. q.v.
Distribution: endemic - North Id: inland Taranaki and Wanganui.
Flowers: August-October - insect pollinated. |
