Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
729882

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.W.Carr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Indig. Fl. Fauna Assoc. Misc. Pap. 1: 8 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729215



Common Names

  • Caladenia Insularis
  • Island Spider Orchid
  • Southern Spider Orchid


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Description

Caladenia insularis (also called Island Caladenia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Australia. It has yellow-green flowers with a white lip and a long, thin, curved spur. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia insularis is often used as a groundcover in areas with full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden. It is also used as a border or edging plant, as well as in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia insularis has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, rounded and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia insularis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Caladenia insularis should be fertilized regularly and watered during dry spells.

Where to Find Caladenia insularis

Caladenia insularis is native to Australia.

Caladenia insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia insularis?

Caladenia insularis

What is the common name of Caladenia insularis?

Island Caladenia

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia insularis?

Grassy woodlands

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-28604: Based on the initial data import
Geoffrey William Carr (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.W.Carr' in the authors string.