Status:
valid
Authors:
Fitzg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orch. 1(1): t. 3 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725171
Common Names
- Caladenia dimorpha
- Dimorpha Caladenia
- Dimorpha's Caladenia
Synonyms
- Stegostyla dimorpha (Fitzg.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
- Stegostyla praecox (Nicholls) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
- Caladenia praecox Nicholls [unknown]
- Caladenia testacea praecox (Nicholls) Nicholls [unknown]
Description
Caladenia dimorpha (also called Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of terrestrial orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Australia, and is found in open forests and woodlands. It has long, thin leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers with long, thin petals and sepals.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia dimorpha is a native Australian orchid that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Caladenia dimorpha flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caladenia dimorpha is an orchid. It is propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil, at a temperature of 20-25°C. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Caladenia dimorpha
Caladenia dimorpha is native to Australia.
Caladenia dimorpha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia dimorpha?
Caladenia dimorpha
What is the common name of Caladenia dimorpha?
Two-Lobed Spider Orchid
What type of environment does Caladenia dimorpha prefer?
Caladenia dimorpha prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location.
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,