Caladenia cairnsiana

Zebra orchid
Caladenia cairnsiana growing in Helms arboretum near Esperance
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Tribe: Diurideae
Genus: Caladenia
Species:
C. cairnsiana
Binomial name
Caladenia cairnsiana
Synonyms[1]
  • Calonema cairnsianum (F.Muell.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
  • Phlebochilus cairnsiana (F.Muell.) Szlach.
  • Calonemorchis cairnsiana (F.Muell.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
  • Jonesiopsis cairnsiana (F.Muell.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.

Caladenia cairnsiana, commonly known as the zebra orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a common and widespread orchid distinguished by its red-striped labellum, and petals and lateral which are pressed against the ovary.

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