Chiloglottis reflexa
7 Short-clubbed Wasp Orchid at Acton, ACT
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Only one flowering
5 comments
24 Jun 2021
Is the date of this sighting correct? The field guide says this is summer flowering (from December to March).
24 Jun 2021
Yes, the date is correct, I took the photos on Tuesday the 22nd June. The 'Field Guide to Orchids of the Southern Tablelands of NSW including the ACT' says the flowering is between Dec-May, so I was surprised to see one flowering now. I first spotted it on the 19th June.
24 Jun 2021
Thanks for the clarification, perhaps this is the first time it has been seen flowering in June in our region?
25 Jun 2021
I think the flowers can often be quite long lasting and I have noticed they have quite a long flowering period. I saw them flowering in July last year. This sighting here is from August 2020, so I suspect the orchids forgot to read the field guide.
Chiloglottis reflexa (Short-clubbed Wasp Orchid)
Chiloglottis reflexa (Short-clubbed Wasp Orchid)
26 Jun 2021
Thanks MattM, I remember your sighting from last year, stunning photo. Might have to go out looking for these stunning orchids today then.
Location information
- Maps ANBG South Annex
- Places Acton, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
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- Less than 10cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Chiloglottis reflexa Scientific name
- Short-clubbed Wasp Orchid Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1218.27m Recorded at altitude
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In flower
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