Calochilus

(pronounced: kal-oh-KYE-luss)

Classification

Diurideae subtribe Thelymitrinae

Etymology

From the Greek calos, meaning beautiful, and cheilos, meaning lip, referring to the conspicuously, densely bearded lip.

Distribution

A genus of 12 species native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Care and Culture Card

See basic growing conditions and care information below.


Literature

Fordham, F. 1946. Pollination of Calochilus campestris. Victorian Naturalist 62(1):199-201.

Jones, D. L. and P. S. Lavarack 1989. A new species of Calochilus (Orchidaceae) from North-eastern Queensland. Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 100:101-103.
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