Calochilus R.Br.
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Calochilus
Name and Authority
Common Name
Beard Orchids
Originally Described by
Robert Brown in Prodr.Fl.Nov.Holland. 320 (1810)
Flowering Months
Jan Feb · · · · · Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Description
Calochilus species have a slender, smooth leaf, a smooth flowering stem and up to 30 dull-coloured green, yellow and red-purple flowers with broad, incurved petals and sepals (giving them a cupped appearance) and a large, prominently hairy labellum. Flowers rarely stay open for more than a few days and it is unusual to see more than one or two open on a raceme at any one time.
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