Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sylvicola
ID:
736557

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 3: 40 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000735890



Common Names

  • Caladenia sylvicola
  • Woodland Spider Orchid
  • Woodland Spider Lily
  • Woodland Orchid


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Description

Caladenia sylvicola (also called White Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Australia. It has a single leaf and a single white flower with a yellow labellum. It grows in open forest and woodland, often in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia sylvicola is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia sylvicola has a yellow-green flower with a white centre. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have a single, needle-like leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia sylvicola is a species of terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is best propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can take a long time for the seedlings to become established.

Where to Find Caladenia sylvicola

Caladenia sylvicola can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Caladenia sylvicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia sylvicola?

Caladenia sylvicola

What is the common name of Caladenia sylvicola?

Woodland spider orchid

Where is Caladenia sylvicola found?

It is found in 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-28715: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.