This native groundcover is commonly known as hobgoblin orchid.
Empusa habenarina 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 at Walligan (Vernon Conservation Park), Tandora, Maaroom (Poona National Park), and Burgowan (Churchill Mines Rd) (Alan Logan). A small, erect plant with 2-3 linear-narrow lanceolate 5-8cm long leaves with prominent veins. Flowering stem 12-20cm high with 5-12 greenish brown 1cm high flowers. Flowering period January-March. Previously known as Liparis habenarina. Listed as a special least concern species in Queensland (https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/plants/protected-plants/harvesting).
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: Talegalla Weir, Tuan Forest.
Fraser Coast distribution based on unverified field reports.
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