Caladenia hastata
Mellblom's Spider Orchid
Also known as: Arachnorchis hastata (Nicholls) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. +4 more
- Arachnorchis hastata (Nicholls) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
- Caladenia patersoniae var. hastata Nicholls
- Caladenia patersonii var. hastata Nicholls
- Calonema hastatum (Nicholls) Szlach.
- Calonemorchis hastata (Nicholls) Szlach.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Caladenia hastata (commonly known as Mellblom's Spider Orchid) is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Caladenia is notably large, comprising more than 300 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Victoria