Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cairnsiana
ID:
721764

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 7: 81 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721097



Common Names

  • Cairns Caladenia
  • Cairns Spider Orchid
  • Caladenia Cairnsiana


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Synonyms

  • Phlebochilus cairnsianus (F.Muell.) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Calonemorchis cairnsiana (F.Muell.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Jonesiopsis cairnsiana (F.Muell.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonema cairnsianum (F.Muell.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia cairnsiana (also called Cairns Caladenia, among many other common names) is an orchid with small, white flowers. Native to Australia, it grows in moist, open areas such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia cairnsiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia cairnsiana has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia cairnsiana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Caladenia cairnsiana

Caladenia cairnsiana is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Caladenia cairnsiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia cairnsiana?

Caladenia cairnsiana

What is the common name of Caladenia cairnsiana?

Cairns Spider Orchid

What is the habitat of Caladenia cairnsiana?

It is found in open woodlands and heathlands

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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