Calochilus barbarossa

Calochilus barbarossa R.L.Barrett, M.D.Barrett & K.W.Dixon

Calochilus sp. 'Theda Station'

Lady beard orchid

Russell Barrett, Matthew Barrett & Kingsley Dixon in Telopea 25:216-218, Fig. 4 (2022)

Kimberley region, Prince Regent River to Theda Station, growing in. sandy to loamy soils in seasonally wet sites, often in a few centimetres of water. The species usually produces flowers just above the low sedges that are common where it grows. The species is also found on Melville Island in the Northern Territory.

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A recently discovered species 300–700 mm high with a smooth leaf 150–300 mm long by 1.5–3 mm wide and up to 10 red-brown and green flowers about 9 mm across.

It is distinguished from Little Beard Orchid (Calochilus kimberleyensis) with which it sometimes grows by its taller flower scapes and more numerous flowers.

Priority Three