Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hopper & A.P.Br.) M.A.Clem.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 102: 597 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346374
Common Names
- Caladenia ashbyae
- Ashby's Caladenia
- Ashbyae Orchid
Description
Caladenia ashbyae (also called Ashby's Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Australia. It has a single leaf and a single flower stem, which can reach up to 40 cm in height. The flower has a white labellum with red stripes and a yellowish-green column. It is found in open forests, woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia ashbyae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for animals and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caladenia ashbyae has a white flower with a yellow spadix and a white spathe. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caladenia ashbyae can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not soggy. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The root ball should be carefully divided into sections and each section replanted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Caladenia ashbyae
Caladenia ashbyae is native to Australia.
Caladenia ashbyae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia ashbyae?
Caladenia ashbyae
What type of plant is Caladenia ashbyae?
Caladenia ashbyae is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family.
Where is Caladenia ashbyae native to?
Caladenia ashbyae is 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,