Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tensa
ID:
736665

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.W.Carr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Indig. Fl. Fauna Assoc. Misc. Pap. 1: 15 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000735998



Common Names

  • Tensa Caladenia
  • Caladenia Tensa
  • Caladenia Tensa Flower


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Description

Caladenia tensa (also called White Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Australia. It is a small to medium-sized terrestrial orchid growing to 30 cm tall. It has a single, erect, hairy leaf and a single white flower with a long, thin labellum. It is found in the south-west of Western Australia, growing in sandy soils in heathland and woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia tensa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia tensa 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 tensa is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best grown in full sun and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Caladenia tensa

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

Caladenia tensa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia tensa?

Caladenia tensa

What is the common name of Caladenia tensa?

Tense spider orchid

Where is Caladenia tensa 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-28716: Based on the initial data import
Geoffrey William Carr (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.W.Carr' in the authors string.