Status:
valid
Authors:
Nicholls
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 65: 267 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733631
Common Names
- Caladenia radiata
- Radiated Spider Orchid
- Radiated Caladenia
Description
Caladenia radiata (also called Radial Caladenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Australia and grows in grassland and open woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia radiata is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caladenia radiata has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are borne in clusters of up to 15. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caladenia radiata is a fast-growing, evergreen terrestrial orchid that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, division or tissue culture.
Where to Find Caladenia radiata
Caladenia radiata can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, where it grows in sandy soils in open woodland and heathland.
Caladenia radiata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia radiata?
Caladenia radiata
What is the common name of Caladenia radiata?
Radial Spider Orchid
What is the habitat of Caladenia radiata?
It is found in moist forests, heathlands, and grasslands.
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,