Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
734812

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Rogers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 54: 45 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734145



Common Names

  • Caladenia rigida
  • Rigid Caladenia
  • Stiff-leaved Caladenia


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis rigida (R.S.Rogers) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonemorchis rigida (R.S.Rogers) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Caladenia huegelii rigida (R.S.Rogers) J.Z.Weber & R.J.Bates [unknown]
  • Calonema rigidum (R.S.Rogers) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia rigida (also called 'Stiff Caladenia' among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a rosette habit and is characterized by its linear leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia rigida is used as an ornamental plant for its fragrant flowers and evergreen foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia rigida has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia rigida is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix and keep the pot in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the seeds should germinate in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Caladenia rigida

Caladenia rigida is native to Australia and can be found in the forests of south-western Victoria.

Caladenia rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia rigida?

Caladenia rigida

What is the common name of Caladenia rigida?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia rigida?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands

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-28696: Based on the initial data import
Richard Sanders Rogers (1861-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Rogers' in the authors string.