Caladenia arrecta Hopper & A.P.Br.
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Caladenia arrecta
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Name and Authority
Synonyms (previous names)
Caladenia sp. 'Jarrah forest'; Arachnorchis arrecta; Calonemorchis arrecta
Common Name
Reaching Spider Orchid
Complex Name
Caladenia longiclavata (Clubbed Spider Orchids)
Originally Described by
Stephen Hopper & Andrew Brown in Nuytsia 14:52-54, Figs. 2A-D (2001)
Distribution and Habitat
Bindoon to Israelite Bay, growing in sandy, sandy-clay and lateritic soils in forests, woodlands and shrublands.
Flowering Months
· · · · · · Jul Aug Sep Oct · ·
Description
A distinctive species 120–350 mm high with a hairy leaf 100–250 mm long by 15–25 mm wide and up to three red, yellow and green flowers 30–50 mm across.
Distinguishing Features
WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)
Not Listed
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