Orchidaceae Juss.
Acianthus scopulus D.L.Jones
, legitimate, scientific
[Jones, D.L. (2019), Acianthus scopulus, (Orchidaceae: Acianthiinae), a rare new species from the far south coast of New South Wales. Australian Orchid Review 84(6)]:
44
[tax. nov.]
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Type:
"New South Wales, near Tathra (exact locality withheld for conservation purposes), 23 June 1992, D.L.Jones 9527 (holo CBG 9807080)."
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Etymology:
"The Latin scopulus, crag, cliff edge, projecting rock, referring to its habitat on coastal headlands."
[Jones, D.L. (January 2021), Native Orchids of Australia Edn. 3]:
50-51
[secondary reference]
common name:
Tathra Mosquito Orchid
[n/a]