Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 247 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730484
Common Names
- Lyallii Caladenia
- Lyallii Spider Orchid
- Lyallii Spider Orchis
Synonyms
- Stegostyla alpina (R.S.Rogers) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
- Stegostyla lyallii (Hook.f.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
- Caladenia alpina R.S.Rogers [unknown]
Description
Caladenia lyallii (also called Caladenia lyalli, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Australia. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia lyallii is a popular ornamental plant that is used in home gardens and flower beds. It is known for its bright, showy flowers that come in a variety of colors. It is also a good choice for areas with partial shade, as it can tolerate some shade. It is also used in landscaping to add color and texture to a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caladenia lyallii is a white and yellow labellum with a long, thin, yellowish-green column. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caladenia lyallii is an herbaceous, perennial plant native to Australia. It is commonly grown as an ornamental in gardens and containers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division, which should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be kept moist until they establish, which usually takes about two weeks.
Where to Find Caladenia lyallii
Caladenia lyallii can be found in the tropical rainforests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Caladenia lyallii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia lyallii?
Caladenia lyallii
What type of plant is Caladenia lyallii?
It is a flowering plant
What is the natural habitat of Caladenia lyallii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests
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,