Elythranthera brunonis (Endl.) A.S.George
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Elythranthera brunonis
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Name and Authority
Synonyms (previous names)
Glossodia brunonis; Caladenia brunonis
Common Name
Purple Enamel Orchid
Originally Described by
Stephan Endlicher in Novarum Stirpium Decades 2: 16 (1839) as Glossodia brunonis
Distribution and Habitat
Kalbarri to Israelite Bay, growing in sandy, sandy-clay and lateritic soils in forests, woodlands and shrublands.
Flowering Months
· · · · · · · Aug Sep Oct Nov ·
Description
A common species 150–300 mm high with a broad, hairy leaf 20–80 mm long by 6–10 mm wide and up to three glossy-purple flowers 20–30 mm across.
Distinguishing Features
The leaf is green on top and reddish-purple underneath.
WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)
Not Listed
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