Diuris pulchella D.L.Jones
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Diuris pulchella
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Name and Authority
Synonyms (previous names)
Diuris sp. 'Esperance Coast'
Common Name
Beautiful Donkey Orchid
Complex Name
Diuris corymbosa (Donkey Orchids)
Originally Described by
David Jones in Austral.Orchid Res. 2:61 (1991)
Distribution and Habitat
Munglinup to Balladonia, growing in shallow soil pockets on granite outcrops and in deeper soils in surrounding shrublands.
Flowering Months
· · · · · · Jul Aug Sep · · ·
Description
A wide spread eastern species 200–500 mm high with two to three smooth leaves 100–200 mm long by 8–12 mm wide and up to five bright yellow and mauve flowers 20–35 mm across.
Distinguishing Features
It is distinguished from the related Common Orchid (Diuris corymbosa) by its smaller more colourful flowers and easterly distribution.
WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)
Not Listed
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