Orthoceras novae-zeelandiae

Orthoceras novae-zeelandiae, commonly known as the New Zealand horned orchid, is a species of orchid native to New Zealand. In Māori it is called hūperei or perei.

Description
Orthoceras novae-zeelandiae is a terrestrial, perennial, tuberous, herb. Flowering occurs from December to March.

Taxonomy and naming
It was first described in 1989 by Mark Alwin Clements, David L. Jones, and Brian Molloy.

Distribution and habitat
Orthoceras novae-zeelandiae is found in the North and South Island of New Zealand. It ranges from coastal to montane environments (up to 800 meters)