Published:  

January 2002
This report presents information on the indigenous orchids of the Chatham Islands.

Summary

This technical report, prepared for the Department of Conservation, Wellington Conservancy, is a preliminary account of the orchids of the Chatham Islands.

It lists 30 orchid taxa on the Chatham Islands, including six of uncertain taxonomic status. Two, Pterostylis micromega and Prasophyllum aff. patens, are considered to be of national conservation concern. The report describes the habitats of Chatham Islands orchids, identifies orchids in need of further assessment, and recommends follow-up management.

Publication information

By Brian Molloy.
Published by the Department of Conservation,
PO. Box 5086, Wellington, New Zealand

ISBN: 0-478-22199-1

Contact

Whare Kaupapa Atawhai / Conservation House Head Office
Phone:   0800 275 362
Fax:   +64 4 471 1117
Email:   info@doc.govt.nz
Address:   18 Manners Street
Wellington 6011
Postal Address:   PO Box 10420
Wellington 6140
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