Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
719943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fitzg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orch. 1(7): t. 1 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719276



Common Names

  • Arenaria caladenia
  • Arenaria orchid
  • Sandplain spider orchid


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis arenaria (Fitzg.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonemorchis arenaria (Fitzg.) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Caladenia patersonii arenaria (Fitzg.) Nicholls [unknown]
  • Calonema arenarium (Fitzg.) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia arenaria (also called Sand caladenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape and its flowers are yellow in color. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia arenaria is a perennial flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia arenaria is a white-greenish color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia arenaria is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It is a low-growing plant that forms a dense mat of foliage. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Caladenia arenaria

Caladenia arenaria is native to Australia and can be found in moist areas of the country, such as wetlands, swamps, and along the edges of rivers and streams.

Caladenia arenaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia arenaria?

Caladenia arenaria

What type of plant is Caladenia arenaria?

Orchid

Where is Caladenia arenaria found?

Australia

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,

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