Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 17 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720735
Common Names
- Broom Caladenia
- Broom Spider Orchid
- Caladenia Brumalis
Synonyms
- Arachnorchis brumalis (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
- Calonemorchis brumalis (D.L.Jones) Szlach. [unknown]
- Calonema brumale (D.L.Jones) Szlach. [unknown]
- Calonema brumalis (D.L.Jones) Szlach. [unknown]
Description
Caladenia brumalis (also called Winter Spider-orchid, among many other common names) is an orchid native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia brumalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caladenia brumalis is small and white, with yellow anthers. The seed is small and round, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caladenia brumalis can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers moist, fertile soils and full sun.
Where to Find Caladenia brumalis
Caladenia brumalis can be found in Australia, primarily in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Caladenia brumalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia brumalis?
Caladenia brumalis
What is the common name of Caladenia brumalis?
Winter Caladenia
What is the habitat of Caladenia brumalis?
Caladenia brumalis is found in moist, shady, and rocky habitats
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,