Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fulva
ID:
728138

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.W.Carr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Indig. Fl. Fauna Assoc. Misc. Pap. 1: 7 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727471



Common Names

  • Fulva Spider Orchid
  • Ceratostigma Screw Pine
  • Cerastioides St. John's Wort


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis fulva (G.W.Carr) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonemorchis demissa (D.L.Jones) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Caladenia demissa D.L.Jones [unknown]
  • Calonema demissum (D.L.Jones) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia fulva (also called Red Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It grows in grasslands and woodlands, and has red and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia fulva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its fragrant leaves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia fulva is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia fulva is a perennial plant that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Caladenia fulva

Caladenia fulva can be found in Australia.

Caladenia fulva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia fulva?

Caladenia fulva

What is the common name of Caladenia fulva?

Fawn Spider Orchid

Where is Caladenia fulva 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-28579: Based on the initial data import
Geoffrey William Carr (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.W.Carr' in the authors string.