This native epiphyte is commonly known as black bootlace orchid.
Erythrorchis cassythoides 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 in the Fraser Coast region reported on K'gari (Fraser Island), Vernon State Forest and at Tinnanbar (Alan Logan). A slim to large leafless saprophytic scrambling plant to 200cm in length. Yellowish-orange 2cm long flowers occur on short racemes along stems. Flowering period August-November. Also known as climbing orchid. 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/133185918
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 2 Fraser Coast localities: K'gari, Tinnanbar.
Fraser Coast distribution based on unverified field reports.
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