Paracaleana sp

Description:

Duck orchid The leaf is withered at this stage. The plant grows in dry laterite with surface boulders and black/brown pebbles.These little orchids are fascinating, as glands on the top of the labellum (head) "emit pheromones to sexually attract the male wasps; when the insect lands on the glands the labellum flips over, causing the insect to touch one of the pollinia which becomes adhered to its back. When it attempts to mate with another flower an exchange of pollen takes place" FloraBasePhoto: Fred