Caladenia meridionalis Hopper & A.P.Br.
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Caladenia meridionalis
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Name and Authority
Synonyms (previous names)
Caladenia varians subsp. Meridionalis; Calonema meridionale; Calonemorchis meridionalis; Jonesiopsis meridionalis
Common Name
South Coast Spider Orchid
Complex Name
Caladenia filamentosa (Wispy Spider Orchids)
Originally Described by
Stephen Hopper & Andrew Brown in Nuytsia 14:249-250, Figs. 59P-U (2001)
Distribution and Habitat
Augusta to Albany, growing in sandy soils in near coastal woodlands and shrublands.
Flowering Months
· · · · · · Jul Aug · · · ·
Description
An early flowering coastal species 150–300 mm high with a hairy leaf 100–150 mm long by 5–10 mm wide and up to two white to creamy-white flowers 60–100 mm across.
Distinguishing Features
It is distinguished from the similar Common Spider Orchid (Caladenia varians) and Pendant Spider Orchid (C. pendens) by its earlier flowering period and confinement to south coastal sand dunes.
WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)
Not Listed
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