Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : 52 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729393
Common Names
- Caladenia Ixioides
- Ixioides Spider Orchid
- Ixioides Caladenia
Synonyms
- Pentisea ixioides (Lindl.) Szlach. [unknown]
- Cyanicula ixioides ixioides [unknown]
- Caladenia gemmata ixioides (Lindl.) Ewart & Jean White [unknown]
- Caladenia gemmata lutea Clemesha [unknown]
- Cyanicula ixioides (Lindl.) Hopper & A.P.Br. [unknown]
- Caladenia gemmata lutea Clemesha [unknown]
- Cyanicula ixioides candida Hopper & A.P.Br. [unknown]
Description
Caladenia ixioides (also called yellow-tipped spider orchid, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial with long, thin leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is native to Australia, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia ixioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for topiary. The leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caladenia ixioides has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caladenia ixioides 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 ixioides should be fertilized regularly and watered during dry spells.
Where to Find Caladenia ixioides
Caladenia ixioides is native to the south-west of Western Australia. It can be found in shrubland, heathland, and woodland, at elevations of up to 400 m.
Caladenia ixioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia ixioides?
Caladenia ixioides
What is the common name of Caladenia ixioides?
Ixioid Spider Orchid
What type of plant is Caladenia ixioides?
Orchid
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,