Eriochilus pulchellus Hopper & A.P.Br.
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Eriochilus pulchellus
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Name and Authority
Common Name
Granite Bunny Orchid
Complex Name
Eriochilus dilatatus (White Bunny Orchids)
Originally Described by
Stephen Hopper & Andrew Brown in Nuytsia 16:48-49 (2006)
Distribution and Habitat
Manjimup to Albany, growing in shallow soil pockets on exposed granite outcrops. The species does not require summer fire to flower.
Flowering Months
· · · Apr May · · · · · · ·
Description
An attractive species 50–200 mm high with a smooth margined leaf 5–15 mm long by 3–8 mm wide and up to 10 white, dull green and red flowers 8–12 mm across.
Distinguishing Features
It is distinguished from the closely related White Bunny Orchid (Eriochilus dilatatus) by its fleshier leaves and scapes, more colourful flowers and granite outcrop habitat.
WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)
Not Listed
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