This introduced groundcover is commonly known as crucifix orchid.
Epidendrum x obrienianum is described as a "monocot" in the Orchidaceae family.
In the Queensland Nature Conservation Act it is not classified as it is not native to Queensland. Under the Federal Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act it is not classified.
Artificial hybrid between Epidendrum evectum and Epidendrum radicans. Garden escape from cultivation near habitation.
It has been recorded in the Wide Bay district in the Queensland Herbarium Census but is not listed as occurring in the Fraser Coast region in Queensland Herbarium Wildlife Online.
Reported at 3 Fraser Coast localities: Howard, Urangan, Urraween.
Fraser Coast distribution based on unverified field reports.
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