Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
parva
ID:
732452

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.W.Carr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Indig. Fl. Fauna Assoc. Misc. Pap. 1: 12 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731785



Common Names

  • Caladenia parva
  • Small Caladenia
  • Parva Caladenia


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Description

Caladenia parva (also called Parva caladenia, among many other common names) is a herb that is native to the temperate regions of Australia. It is typically found in moist, sandy areas and can reach a height of up to 0.5 meters. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia parva is used as a source of food, for timber, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia parva has white, pink or purple flowers with a yellow centre. The flowers are usually borne in clusters of up to 10. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia parva is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is best grown in well-drained soils in a sunny position. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Caladenia parva

Caladenia parva can be found in temperate regions of Australia.

Caladenia parva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia parva?

Caladenia parva

What are the common names of Caladenia parva?

Small Spider Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia parva?

Caladenia parva is native to 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-28659: Based on the initial data import
Geoffrey William Carr (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.W.Carr' in the authors string.