This native groundcover is commonly known as wallum sun orchid.
Thelymitra purpurata is described as a "monocot" in the Orchidaceae family.
Flagged as a potential locally significant species in the Fraser Coast Region. In the Queensland Nature Conservation Act it is classified as Least Concern. Under the Federal Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act it is not classified.
Uncommon. Northern limit of records in Maryborough area. Listed as a special least concern species in Queensland (https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/plants/protected-plants/harvesting).
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/133730496
It has been recorded in the Wide Bay district in the Queensland Herbarium Census and is listed as occurring in the Fraser Coast region in Queensland Herbarium Wildlife Online.
Reported at 3 Fraser Coast localities: Tinnanbar, Urangan, Walligan.
Fraser Coast distribution based on unverified field reports.
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