Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
coactilis
ID:
724127

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 20 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723460



Common Names

  • Caladenia
  • Club-spur Orchid
  • Caladenia Coactilis


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Synonyms

  • Petalochilus coactilis (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia coactilis (also called Coactile Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It has a single stem with a single flower and long, thin leaves. It grows in dry, open forests and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia coactilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia coactilis is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence, with a long, thin style. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, thin stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia coactilis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Caladenia coactilis

Caladenia coactilis can be found in dry, grassy areas in the Mediterranean region.

Caladenia coactilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia coactilis?

Caladenia coactilis

What are the common names of Caladenia coactilis?

Common names include spider orchid, spider orchid coactilis, and coactilis spider orchid

Where does Caladenia coactilis grow?

Caladenia coactilis is 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-28511: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.