Status:
valid
Authors:
G.W.Carr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Indig. Fl. Fauna Assoc. Misc. Pap. 1: 9 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730416
Common Names
- Caladenia lowanensis
- Lowan Spider Orchid
- Lowan Caladenia
Synonyms
- Arachnorchis lowanensis (G.W.Carr) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
Description
Caladenia lowanensis (also called Lowan Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open habitats. It is a terrestrial herb with a single leaf and has white and yellow flowers with red stripes.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia lowanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caladenia lowanensis is yellow in colour, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caladenia lowanensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Caladenia lowanensis
Caladenia lowanensis is native to Australia.
Caladenia lowanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia lowanensis?
Caladenia lowanensis
What is the common name of Caladenia lowanensis?
Lowan Spider Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Caladenia lowanensis?
It is found in the temperate regions of 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,