Caladenia splendens Hopper & A.P.Br.
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Caladenia splendens
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Name and Authority
Synonyms (previous names)
Arachnorchis splendens; Calonemorchis splendens
Common Name
Splendid Spider Orchid
Complex Name
Caladenia longicauda (White Spider Orchids)
Originally Described by
Stephen Hopper & Andrew Brown in Nuytsia 14:148-150, Figs. 28M-R (2001)
Distribution and Habitat
Bindoon to Frankland, growing in sandy-clay soils in forests and woodlands.
Flowering Months
· · · · · · · · Sep Oct Nov ·
Description
A tall, large flowered species 300–800 mm high with a hairy leaf 150–300 mm long by 8–15 mm wide and up to three predominantly creamy-white flowers 100–220 mm across.
Distinguishing Features
It is distinguished from the related White Spider Orchid (Caladenia longicauda) by its larger flowers.
WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)
Not Listed
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