Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
leptochila
ID:
730476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fitzg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 17: 462 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729809



Common Names

  • Leptochila Caladenia
  • Leptochila Spider-Orchid
  • Leptochila


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis leptochila (Fitzg.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Phlebochilus leptochilus (Fitzg.) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia leptochila (also called Slender-Lipped Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia leptochila is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It can also be used as a groundcover or border plant, and its leaves can be used to make herbal teas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Caladenia leptochila sub. leptochila
Caladenia leptochila sub. dentata (D.L.Jones) R.J.Bates

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia leptochila has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are small, round, bright red berries. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia leptochila is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Caladenia leptochila

Caladenia leptochila can be found in the Caribbean region, including the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.

Caladenia leptochila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia leptochila?

Caladenia leptochila

What is the common name of Caladenia leptochila?

Leptochila Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia leptochila?

Tropical rainforests

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