Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
733123

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Rogers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 47: 341 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732456



Common Names

  • Caladenia pectinata
  • Pectinata Caladenia
  • Pectinata Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis pectinata (R.S.Rogers) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonemorchis pectinata (R.S.Rogers) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Calonema pectinatum (R.S.Rogers) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia pectinata (also called pectinate caladenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, and has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia pectinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia pectinata is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single, long stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia pectinata is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Caladenia pectinata

Caladenia pectinata is native to Australia.

Caladenia pectinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia pectinata?

Caladenia pectinata

What is the common name of Caladenia pectinata?

Pectinate Caladenia

What is the habitat of Caladenia pectinata?

It grows in dry, rocky areas, often on slopes and in crevices

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-28671: Based on the initial data import
Richard Sanders Rogers (1861-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Rogers' in the authors string.