Status:
valid
Authors:
G.W.Carr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Indig. Fl. Fauna Assoc. Misc. Pap. 1: 13 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734340
Common Names
- Caladenia robinsonii
- Robinson's Caladenia
- Robinson's Spider Orchid
Synonyms
- Arachnorchis robinsonii (G.W.Carr) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
Description
Caladenia robinsonii (also called 'Robinson's Spider Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with white to pink flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia robinsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caladenia robinsonii has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caladenia robinsonii is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix and keep the pot in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the seeds should germinate in about 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Caladenia robinsonii
Caladenia robinsonii is native to Australia and can be found in the forests of south-western Victoria.
Caladenia robinsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia robinsonii?
Caladenia robinsonii
What is the common name of Caladenia robinsonii?
Robinson's spider orchid
Where is Caladenia robinsonii 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,