Pterostylis cardiostigma—a new species of Orchidaceae from Wellington, New Zealand

Abstract

Pterostylis cardiostigma D. Cooper sp. nov. from the eastern hills of Wellington Harbour and the southern Tararuas, is described and illustrated. It is distinguished from other species of the genus by its characteristic heart-shaped stigma, red markings, and upright habit of both the leaves and the flower. D. Cooper sp. nov. from the eastern hills of Wellington Harbour and the southern Tararuas, is described.

Keywords:

• Pterostylis cardiostigma
• Orchidaceae
• new species
• taxonomy
• description
• new taxa
• New Zealand flora