Status:
valid
Authors:
Fitzg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 17: 462 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733756
Common Names
- Caladenia reticulata
- Reticulata Caladenia
- Caladenia
Synonyms
- Arachnorchis reticulata (Fitzg.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
- Calonemorchis reticulata (Fitzg.) Szlach. [unknown]
- Caladenia huegelii reticulata (Fitzg.) J.Z.Weber & R.J.Bates [unknown]
- Calonema reticulatum (Fitzg.) Szlach. [unknown]
Description
Caladenia reticulata (also called Netted Caladenia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is a terrestrial herb with a single, erect stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are white and spider-like with long, thin petals.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caladenia reticulata has small, white flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caladenia reticulata is a hardy terrestrial orchid that is native to Australia. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Caladenia reticulata
Caladenia reticulata can be found in Australia.
Caladenia reticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia reticulata?
Caladenia reticulata
What is the common name of Caladenia reticulata?
Netted Spider Orchid
What is the habitat of Caladenia reticulata?
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,