Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
721823

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.W.Carr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 6: 185 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721156



Common Names

  • Caladenia Calcicola
  • Limestone Spider Orchid
  • Limestone Caladenia


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis calcicola (G.W.Carr) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonemorchis calcicola (G.W.Carr) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Calonema calcicola (G.W.Carr) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia calcicola (also called Calcium 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 calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia calcicola 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 calcicola is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Caladenia calcicola

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

Caladenia calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia calcicola?

Caladenia calcicola

What is the common name of Caladenia calcicola?

Limestone Spider Orchid

What is the habitat of Caladenia calcicola?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-28477: Based on the initial data import
Geoffrey William Carr (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.W.Carr' in the authors string.