Scientific Name: Caladenia tonellii Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: robust fingers
Family Classification (Clade): Monocots
Family: Orchidaceae
Threatened Species Status: Endangered
Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.
Form Description: Tall, robust finger orchid. Leaf narrowly linear, dark green, base reddish purple. Scape relatively thick, sparsely hairy.
Height (m): 0.25 – 0.35
Flowers: Flowers 1-3, bright pink internally, brownish pink externally, labellum white to pink with reddish bars, apex yellowish to orange, calli yellow, column green with broad red bars.
Fruit: Papery capsule
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Habitat Notes
Eucalyptus amygdalina forest with a shrubby understorey.
Site Tolerance
Dry, Exposed, Moist, Shady
Soil Tolerance
Clay, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Sandy, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Moderate
General Notes
Distribution is likely to be very restricted because of conversion of its habitat to forestry plantations.
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Seed Information
Seed Treatment Notes
Orchid seeds are very minute yellow, brown or blackish dust-like particles. Orchid seeds are produced within a capsule that splits at maturity and releases thousands to millions of seeds. Dispersed by wind and water and only germinate following infection of the embryo by a suitable mycorrhizal fungus. Very few seeds become mature plants. For more information see Jones, Wapstra, Tonelli, Harris (1999): The Orchids of Tasmania.