Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
variabilis
ID:
738389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nicholls

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 66: 223 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737722



Common Names

  • Caladenia variabilis
  • Variable Caladenia
  • Variable Spider Orchid


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Description

Caladenia variabilis (also called 'Variable Spider Orchid', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia variabilis has been used as an ornamental plant, a medicinal plant, and a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia variabilis has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia variabilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Caladenia variabilis

Caladenia variabilis is found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Caladenia variabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia variabilis?

Caladenia variabilis

What is the common name of Caladenia variabilis?

Variable Spider Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia variabilis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

IPNI record: 122787-3: Originally associated with wfo-0001419384
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-28736: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Nicholls (1885-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicholls' in the authors string.