Caladenia idiastes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
idiastes
ID:
343323
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hopper & A.P.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 14: 295 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342655
Common Names
- Caladenia idiastes
- Idiastes Caladenia
- Idiastes Spider Orchid
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Caladenia idiastes (also called idiastes caladenia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has linear leaves. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruit is a capsule containing numerous seeds. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia idiastes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and other beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caladenia idiastes is a yellow-green colour, with a labellum that is yellow-green with purple tips. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caladenia idiastes 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 idiastes
Caladenia idiastes can be found in south-western Australia, particularly in the Stirling Range National Park.
Caladenia idiastes FAQ
What is the flower colour of Caladenia idiastes?
The flower colour of Caladenia idiastes is usually white or pink.
What is the flowering period of Caladenia idiastes?
The flowering period of Caladenia idiastes is usually from August to October.
What is the habitat of Caladenia idiastes?
Caladenia idiastes is usually found in open forest, woodland and heathland.
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-222825: 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.