Caladenia pendens subsp. talbotii Hopper & A.P.Br.
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Caladenia pendens subsp. talbotii
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Name and Authority
Synonyms (previous names)
Caladenia talbotii; Caladenia varians subsp. talbotii; Calonema pendens subsp. talbotii; Jonesiopsis pendens subsp. talbotii
Common Name
Talbot's Spider Orchid
Complex Name
Caladenia filamentosa (Wispy Spider Orchids)
Originally Described by
Stephen Hopper & Andrew Brown in Nuytsia 14:264, Figs. 64A-K (2001)
Distribution and Habitat
Westdale to York with a disjunct population near Watheroo, growing in sandy-clay soils in seasonally wet flats and drainage lines.
Flowering Months
· · · · · · · Aug Sep Oct · ·
Description
A rare subspecies 150–250 mm high with a hairy leaf 80–150 mm long by 3–5 mm wide and up to two variably white, red or yellow flowers 70–100 mm across.
Distinguishing Features
It is distinguished from the subsp. pendens by its citrus odour, more colourful flowers and shorter labellum.
WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)
Not Listed
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