Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
littoricola
ID:
1331336

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.J.Bates

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 80(1): 25 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343790





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Description

Caladenia littoricola (also called the coastal caladenia, among many other common names) is an orchid native to Australia. It has a single stem, pinnate leaves, and white flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and coastal heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia littoricola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia littoricola is yellow and tubular. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia littoricola is a small, evergreen orchid that is native to Australia. It grows to a height of 4-6 inches and has fragrant white flowers. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Caladenia littoricola

Caladenia littoricola is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Caladenia littoricola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia littoricola?

Caladenia littoricola

What is the common name of Caladenia littoricola?

Coast Spider Orchid

Where is Caladenia littoricola native to?

South 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

Robert J. Bates (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Bates' in the authors string.