About Chiloglottis diphylla R.Br.
Chiloglottis diphylla R.Br. is a terrestrial, perennial, deciduous herb. It has two leaves that measure 30–60 mm (1–2 in) long and 10–15 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide. One greenish brown to reddish flower is borne on a flowering stem that grows 70–100 mm (3–4 in) high. The flower itself is 30–45 mm (1–2 in) long and 4–5 mm (0.16–0.20 in) wide. The dorsal sepal is spatula-shaped, 12–14 mm (0.5–0.6 in) long and about 2 mm (0.08 in) wide, with an additional 3–4 mm (0.1–0.2 in) long glandular tip. The lateral sepals are 15–22 mm (0.6–0.9 in) long and about 0.5 mm (0.02 in) wide, curve downwards, and each has a 7–10 mm (0.3–0.4 in) long glandular tip at its end. The petals are oblong, 7–9 mm (0.3–0.4 in) long and about 2 mm (0.08 in) wide, and are turned strongly downwards. The labellum is diamond-shaped, 7–10 mm (0.3–0.4 in) long and 4–5 mm (0.16–0.20 in) wide, with a black, insect-like callus that covers most of its upper surface. Flowering of this species takes place from February to May. This species, commonly called the common wasp orchid, grows in moist locations in shrubby forest on the coast and ranges, between Carnarvon Gorge in Queensland and Batemans Bay in New South Wales.
