Indicative distribution
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Scientific name: Prasophyllum bagoense
Gazetted date:
30 May 2014
Profile last updated:
18 Oct 2022
Description
Bago Leek Orchid was first collected in 2000. It is a tuberous ground orchid that grows singly or in loose groups. Plants have a single, erect, tubular leaf, 20 to 35 cm long and 3 to 4 mm wide. The flower spike is 5 to 9 cm long and bears 15 to 30 flowers that are densely arranged up the spike. The flowers are 8 to 11 mm across and pale tawny-green. They open very widely and are fragrant and stalkless.
Distribution
Currently known from a single population on land covered by a Crown Lease on State Forest near Tumbarumba on the Southern Tablelands of NSW. The species occurs over about 12 ha of sub-alpine grassy plain and wetland at an elevation of about 1100 m. Its distribution may extend into adjacent woodlands. Recent annual surveys suggest that the number of individuals emerging at the site may fluctuate seasonally, with counts ranging from about 20 to 80 in the flowering seasons of 2000 and 2003.
Habitat and ecology
- Bago Leek Orchid is a tuberous ground orchid with leaves that normally regenerate from underground tubers each year in spring.
- Found in grassy, low heathland dominated by Poa clivicola, Epacris gunnii and E. celata on a subalpine plain bordered by Snow Gum and Mountain Gum.
Regional distribution and habitat
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Threats
- Stochastic events and environmental change affecting the whole population simultaneously.
- Grazing and pugging damage
- Changes to local hydrology.
- Infestation of weeds - St John's wort and Potentilla recta.
- Illegal grazing of domestic stock.
- Current or potential future land management practices do not support conservation
Recovery strategies
A targeted strategy for managing this species has been developed under the Saving Our Species program; click
here for details. For more information on the Saving Our Species program click
here
Activities to assist this species
- Encourage the use of fencing to protect plants from grazing and soil disturbance.
- Seek long term protection of the single population.
- Conduct searches for additional populations.
Information sources
- NSW Scientific Committee (2004) Prasophyllum bagoensis (an orchid) - Endangered species determination - final. DEC (NSW), Sydney.
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