Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
colorata
ID:
724192

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 21 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723525



Common Names

  • Caladenia Colorata
  • Coloured Spider Orchid
  • Coloured Caladenia


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Description

Caladenia colorata (also called Colored 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 colorata is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia colorata has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The flowers are followed by small, round, yellowish-brown fruits that contain several seeds. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a yellowish-green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia colorata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several parts and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Caladenia colorata

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

Caladenia colorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia colorata?

Caladenia colorata

What are the common names of Caladenia colorata?

Common names include spider orchid, spider orchid colorata, and colorata spider orchid

Where does Caladenia colorata grow?

Caladenia colorata 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-28512: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.