Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
731668

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Syst. Pflanzenk. : 67 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731001



Common Names

  • Caladenia Major
  • Major Caladenia
  • Caladenia Majo


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Synonyms

  • Glossodia major alba McKibbin [unknown]
  • Glossodia major R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia major (also called Large Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Australia. It has long, thin leaves and white or pink flowers with a yellow center. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia major is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia major is white, with a yellow labellum and a long, thin spur. The seed is a small, round capsule containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia major is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Australia and is found in Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single stem and a single flower. The flowers are white and are borne on a single stem. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Caladenia major

Caladenia major can be found in Australia.

Caladenia major FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia major?

Caladenia major

What type of plant is Caladenia major?

It is an orchid species.

Where is Caladenia major found?

It is found in 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,