WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet

Caladenia sp. 'Wannamal'

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Name and Authority

Caladenia sp. 'Wannamal'

Synonyms (previous names)

Caladenia sp. 'Bindoon'

Common Name

Wannamal Spider Orchid

Complex Name

Caladenia filamentosa (Wispy Spider Orchids)

Originally Described by

Undescribed

Distribution and Habitat

South of Wannamal, growing in soil pockets on granite outcrops.

Flowering Months

· · · · · · Jul Aug · · · ·

Description

An early flowering species 100–250 mm high with a hairy leaf 50–120 mm long by 2–3 mm wide and up to two smallish, creamy-white to creamy-yellow flowers 40–90 mm across.

Distinguishing Features

It is distinguished from the related Dwarf Common Spider Orchid (Caladenia hiemalis) by its longer, narrower, often pendulous petals and lateral sepals and smaller labellum.

WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)

Not Listed

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