Pterostylis collina [Shiny Bull Orchid]

[DaveO]

Oldfield, D. 2022. Pterostylis collina (Rupp.) M.A. Clem. & D.A. Jones (Orchidaceae) Shiny Bull Orchid. Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light. LINK

 

Maldon, Victoria, Australia

11 May 2020

Australian Native Wildflower as Garden Specimen

 

Synonyms

• Taurantha collina
• Pterostylis ophioglossa var. collina

 

Comment

Pterostylis collina occurs in south-eastern Queensland and the North Coast and Northern Tablelands of New South Wales in wetter forests and rainforests.

 

Visible Light: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Metz 15 MS-1 flash, 1/200 s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV/IR Cut Filter.

Image Reference: DO66625

 

Ultraviolet Light: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Nissin Di866 Mark II flash, 1/200 s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV-Pass Filter.

Image Reference: DO66627

 

Ultraviolet Induced Visible Fluorescence: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens with Baader UV/IR Cut Filter, Nichia NCSU033A UV-LED with Baader UV-Pass Filter, 10.0 s @ f/16 ISO 1600.

Image Reference: DO66635

 

Reference:

 

Elliott, W.R. and Jones, D.L. Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation, Volume 8, 2002, Lothian, p. 73.

 

Published 3 January 2022.

[colinbm]

The UVIVF reminds me of, Edvard Munch, The Scream.

[Andrea B.]

Doesn't it just!!

 

This is a fascinating flower. Of course, you have so many wonderful flowers in Australia that I am always saying that.