WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet

Diuris tinctoria

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Name and Authority

Diuris tinctoria D.L.Jones & C.J.French

Synonyms (previous names)

Diuris sp. 'sandplain'

Common Name

Sandplain Donkey Orchid

Complex Name

Diuris corymbosa (Donkey Orchids)

Originally Described by

David Jones & Christopher French in Austral.Orchid Rev. 81(2):45-46 (2016)

Distribution and Habitat

Mandurah to Capel, growing in sandy soils in forests and woodlands.

Flowering Months

· · · · · · · · Sep Oct · ·

Description

A near coastal species 200–600 mm high with two to three smooth leaves 100–300 mm long by 4–12 mm wide and up to five pale yellow, suffused light brown flowers 30–40 mm across.

Distinguishing Features

It is distinguished from the related Dunsborough Donkey Orchid (Diuris jonesii) by its smaller, pale yellow and light brown flowers.

WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)

Not Listed

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