Orchids of Tasmania 4+

Name: Orchids of Tasmania
Author: William Higham

William Higham

Designed for iPad

- Free

Description

With over 450 detailed photographs, Orchids of Tasmania describes 197 of approximately 220 orchid species native to Tasmania, Australia, including 71 species endemic to that state. With a description of the botany of each species (Alternative Name/s, Form, Leaves, Flowers), along with the Preferred Habitat, main Flowering Period and Confusing Species the app assists in identifying both common as well as rarer species. A Distribution Map highlights where in Tasmania each species typically occurs while a Search Bar allows species to be located by either scientific or common name. As an aid to identification orchids may also be browsed by genus as well as flower colour. Orchids listed as threatened at both the state and national level are highlighted with a link to relevant sites for further species information. A Glossary as well as photographic descriptions provide information regarding orchid anatomy and reproduction.

Though primarily aimed at a Tasmanian audience the app also has relevance to mainland Australia with 132, 103, 81 and 45 of the orchids represented being also found in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland respectively.

7 Feb 2021

Version 4.0

- This is a major revision to the content of Orchids of Tasmania.
- Some species have been removed because of doubt over their authenticity while there have been several taxonomic changes over the last year.
- Approximately 50 new photographs have been added.
- The app code has been updated to Swift 5.
- There are some minor revisions to the app layout and functioning.

The developer, William Higham, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.