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Sarcochilus olivaceus

Sarcochilus olivaceus

Mounted on a bit of log with sphagnum in a shade house, south coast of NSW. Flowers every year.

Sarcochilus olivaceus

Sarcochilus parviflorus

Recent studies have shown that Sarcochilus parviflorus is the earlier name for the orchid well-known as S. olivaceus.
This was written up in the Australian Orchid Review a couple of years ago.

regards voix109

voix109 both are valid

All we need now is to clarify which one this photo depicts?

Sarcochilus olivaceus Lindl., Edwards's Bot. Reg. 25(Misc.): 32 (1839).
This name is accepted.

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Distribution: NE. & E. New South Wales

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Sarcochilus parviflorus Lindl., Edwards's Bot. Reg. 24(Misc.): 34 (1838).
This name is accepted.

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Distribution: SE. Queensland to NE. New South Wales