Calochilus stramenicola D.L.Jones
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Calochilus stramenicola
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Name and Authority
Synonyms (previous names)
Calochilus sp. 'Wandoo Beard Orchid'
Common Name
Wandoo Beard Orchid
Originally Described by
David Jones in Austral.Orchid Res. 5:70-71 (2006)
Distribution and Habitat
Clackline to Stirling Range, growing through leaf and bark litter on the slopes of rocky hills and breakaways.
Flowering Months
· · · · · · · Aug Sep Oct · ·
Description
A woodland species 120–200 mm high with a smooth leaf 100–200 mm long by 8–10 mm wide and up to seven dull, green, yellow and red-purple flowers 18–20 mm across.
Distinguishing Features
It is distinguished from the related Swamp Beard Orchid (Calochilus uliginosus) by its woodland rather than swampy habitat.
WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)
Not Listed
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