Calochilus kimberleyensis

Calochilus kimberleyensis R.L.Barrett, M.D.Barrett & M.A.Clem.

Little beard orchid

Russell Barrett, Matthew Barrett & Mark Clements in Telopea 25:220-222, Fig. 6 (2022)

Kimberley region, Edkins Range to Theda Station, growing in sandy loams, black loams and peats in seasonally damp to wet sites. The species is also found in the Northern Territory.

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An inconspicuous species 200–400 mm high with a smooth leaf 100–250 mm long by 2–4 mm wide and up to three red-brown and green flowers 5.2–7.5 mm across.

It is distinguished from Red Beard Orchid (Calochilus barbarossa) with which it sometimes grows by its shorter flower scapes and less numerous flowers.

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