Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
longicauda
ID:
730715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Botanical Register - Appendix to Vols 1-23: A Sketch of the Vegetation of the Swan River Colony 1839

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730048



Common Names

  • Long-tailed Caladenia
  • Long-tailed Spider Orchid
  • Long-tailed Spider Lily


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis longicauda (Lindl.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonemorchis longicauda (Lindl.) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Caladenia patersonii longicauda (Lindl.) R.S.Rogers [unknown]
  • Calonema longicaudum (Lindl.) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia longicauda (also called Long-tailed Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia longicauda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. The flowers are also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Caladenia longicauda sub. albella Hopper & A.P.Br.
Caladenia longicauda sub. australora Hopper & A.P.Br.
Caladenia longicauda sub. borealis Hopper & A.P.Br.
Caladenia longicauda sub. calcigena Hopper & A.P.Br.
Caladenia longicauda sub. clivicola Hopper & A.P.Br.
Caladenia longicauda sub. crassa Hopper & A.P.Br.
Caladenia longicauda sub. eminens (Domin) Hopper & A.P.Br.
Caladenia longicauda sub. longicauda
Caladenia longicauda sub. merrittii Hopper & A.P.Br.
Caladenia longicauda sub. redacta Hopper & A.P.Br.
Caladenia longicauda sub. rigidula Hopper & A.P.Br.
Caladenia longicauda sub. extrema A.P.Br. & G.Brockman
Caladenia longicauda sub. insularis Hopper & A.P.Br. ex A.P.Br. & G.Brockman
Caladenia longicauda sub. minima A.P.Br. & G.Brockman
Caladenia longicauda var. longicauda

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia longicauda has small white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are followed by small, black, shiny berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia longicauda is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny position. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Caladenia longicauda

Caladenia longicauda is native to Australia.

Caladenia longicauda FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia longicauda?

Caladenia longicauda is native to Australia.

What kind of soil does Caladenia longicauda prefer?

Caladenia longicauda prefers moist, well-drained soils with a slightly acidic pH.

What is the average height of Caladenia longicauda?

Caladenia longicauda typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

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-28618: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.