Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
campestris
ID:
1318474

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.J.Bates) R.J.Bates

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 81(6): 63 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330928



Common Names

  • Caladenia Campestris
  • Campestris Caladenia
  • Campestris' Caladenia


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Description

Caladenia campestris (also called Field Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It has a single leaf and a single flower with white petals and a yellow labellum. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia campestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia campestris is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia campestris is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Caladenia campestris

Caladenia campestris is native to the temperate forests of Australia.

Caladenia campestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia campestris?

Caladenia campestris

What is the family of Caladenia campestris?

Orchidaceae

Where is Caladenia campestris native to?

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,

References

Robert J. Bates (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Bates' in the authors string.