WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet

Diuris sp. 'Chapman Valley'

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Name and Authority

Diuris sp. 'Chapman Valley'

Common Name

Chapman Valley Donkey Orchid

Complex Name

Diuris corymbosa (Donkey Orchids)

Originally Described by

Undescribed

Distribution and Habitat

North of Geraldton to Ajana, growing in sandy and sandy-clay soils in woodlands and shrublands.

Flowering Months

· · · · · · Jul Aug · · · ·

Description

A recently recognised species 200–300 mm high with two to three smooth leaves 100–150 mm long by 4–6 mm wide and up to six yellow and reddish-brown flowers 12–15 mm across.

Distinguishing Features

It is related to Mini Donkey Orchid (Diuris recurva) and often grows with that species but has larger flowers.

WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)

Not Listed

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