Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rileyi
ID:
734904

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 12: 164 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734237



Common Names

  • Caladenia rileyi
  • Riley's Caladenia
  • Riley's Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis rileyi (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia rileyi (also called 'Riley's Spider Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with white to pink flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia rileyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia rileyi 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 rileyi 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 rileyi

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

Caladenia rileyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia rileyi?

Caladenia rileyi

What is the common name of Caladenia rileyi?

Riley's spider orchid

Where is Caladenia rileyi native to?

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-28697: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.