Diuris tinctoria D.L.Jones & C.J.French
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Diuris tinctoria
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Name and Authority
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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