Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
flaccida
ID:
727673

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 24 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727006



Common Names

  • Caladenia flaccida
  • Drooping Caladenia
  • Drooping


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Synonyms

  • Calonemorchis flaccida (D.L.Jones) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Jonesiopsis flaccida (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonema flaccidum (D.L.Jones) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia flaccida (also called the Flaccid Caladenia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Australia, and is found in habitats such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia flaccida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia flaccida has white or pink flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia flaccida is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring. Cuttings can also be taken in summer.

Where to Find Caladenia flaccida

Caladenia flaccida is native to Australia and can be found in sandy soils in heathlands and woodlands.

Caladenia flaccida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia flaccida?

Caladenia flaccida

What are the common names of Caladenia flaccida?

Flaccid Caladenia

Where is Caladenia flaccida found?

It is found in 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-28571: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.