Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
saggicola
ID:
735389

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 3: 39 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734722



Common Names

  • Saggicola Caladenia
  • Caladenia Saggicola
  • Caladenia Saggicola Flower


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis saggicola (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonemorchis saggicola (D.L.Jones) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia saggicola (also called the 'Cranbrook Spider Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Australia. It is a terrestrial herb with a single leaf and a single flower. The flower is white and has a long, thin labellum with a red tip. It grows in sandy soils in heathland and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia saggicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia saggicola has white or cream-colored flowers with pinkish-red stripes. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia saggicola is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be planted in the spring. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Caladenia saggicola

Caladenia saggicola is native to Australia. It can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Caladenia saggicola FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia saggicola?

Caladenia saggicola is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

What is the size of Caladenia saggicola?

Caladenia saggicola can reach up to 1 meter in diameter.

What is the lifespan of Caladenia saggicola?

Caladenia saggicola has a lifespan of about 5-7 days.

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-28703: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.