Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
conferta
ID:
724363

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723696



Common Names

  • Caladenia Conferta
  • Clustered Spider Orchid
  • Clustered Caladenia


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis conferta (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonemorchis conferta (D.L.Jones) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Calonema confertum (D.L.Jones) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia conferta (also called Clustered Caladenia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia conferta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems. It is also used as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Caladenia conferta are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia conferta is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Caladenia conferta

Caladenia conferta is found in Australia.

Caladenia conferta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia conferta?

Caladenia conferta

What are the common names of Caladenia conferta?

Clustered spider orchid

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia conferta?

Grassy woodlands and open forests

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-28515: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.