Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aestiva
ID:
718957

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 14 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718290



Common Names

  • Caladenia aestiva
  • Summer Spider Orchid
  • Aestiva Spider Orchid


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Description

Caladenia aestiva (also called Caladenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry and wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia aestiva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia aestiva is a white, five-petaled bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, light brown, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia aestiva can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.

Where to Find Caladenia aestiva

Caladenia aestiva is native to Western Australia.

Caladenia aestiva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia aestiva?

Caladenia aestiva

What is the common name of Caladenia aestiva?

Summer spider orchid

What type of plant is Caladenia aestiva?

Orchid

Species in the Caladenia genus

Caladenia calyciformis, Caladenia abbreviata, Caladenia aestantha, Caladenia applanata, Caladenia arenicola, Caladenia arrecta, Caladenia attingens, Caladenia barbarella, Caladenia brevisura, Caladenia brownii, Caladenia busselliana, Caladenia cala, Caladenia chapmanii, Caladenia christineae, Caladenia citrina, Caladenia coactescens, Caladenia cruscula, Caladenia decora, Caladenia dimidia, Caladenia drakeoides, Caladenia dundasiae, Caladenia elegans, Caladenia eludens, Caladenia enigma, Caladenia erminea, Caladenia erythrochila, Caladenia evanescens, Caladenia excelsa, Caladenia exilis, Caladenia exoleta, Caladenia exserta, Caladenia exstans, Caladenia footeana, Caladenia fuscolutescens, Caladenia gardneri, Caladenia georgei, Caladenia graniticola, Caladenia granitora, Caladenia harringtoniae, Caladenia heberleana, Caladenia hiemalis, Caladenia hoffmanii, Caladenia horistes, Caladenia hypata, Caladenia idiastes, Caladenia incensa, Caladenia incrassata, Caladenia interjacens, Caladenia lodgeana, Caladenia longifimbriata,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-28436: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.