Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
exserta
ID:
343303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hopper & A.P.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 14: 291 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342635



Common Names

  • Exserta Caladenia
  • Exserta Spider Orchid
  • Exserta Spider-Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis exserta (Hopper & A.P.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia exserta (also called Red-lipped Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid found in Australia. It has a single leaf and a single flower on a stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The flower has a deep red lip and white petals. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including heathlands, woodlands and sandplains.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia exserta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia exserta has white flowers with a yellow centre and five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia exserta can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Caladenia exserta

Caladenia exserta can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in areas such as the Stirling Range National Park.

Caladenia exserta FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia exserta?

Caladenia exserta is found in heathland and woodland in south-western Australia.

What is the flowering season of Caladenia exserta?

Caladenia exserta typically flowers in late winter to early spring.

What is the color of Caladenia exserta's flowers?

Caladenia exserta has white to pale pink flowers with a yellow labellum.

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-222805: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.
Andrew Phillip Brown (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Br.' in the authors string.