Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
transitoria
ID:
737872

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 3: 42 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737205



Common Names

  • Transitory Caladenia
  • Transitory Spider Orchid
  • Transitory Spider-orchid


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Synonyms

  • Stegostyla transitoria (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia transitoria (also called transitory spider orchid, among many other common names) is an orchid native to Australia. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia transitoria is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and its flowers can be used for decoration. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Caladenia transitoria sub. isolata (R.J.Bates) R.J.Bates

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia transitoria is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia transitoria is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is best grown in a sheltered location.

Where to Find Caladenia transitoria

Caladenia transitoria can be found in Western Australia.

Caladenia transitoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia transitoria?

Caladenia transitoria

What type of plant is Caladenia transitoria?

Perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Caladenia transitoria 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-28729: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.