Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ambusta
ID:
1330649

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.P.Br. & G.Brockman

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 25: 58 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343103



Common Names

  • Caladenia ambusta
  • Ambusta Caladenia
  • Caladenia Orchid


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Description

Caladenia ambusta (also called 'Burnt Caladenia', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to Australia. It has white and pink flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia ambusta is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia ambusta is a white or cream-coloured labellum with a yellow or orange centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia ambusta is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Caladenia ambusta

Caladenia ambusta can be found in the Western Australian Flora region.

Caladenia ambusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia ambusta?

Caladenia ambusta

What type of plant is Caladenia ambusta?

Orchid

Where is Caladenia ambusta native to?

Australia

Species in the Caladenia genus

Caladenia calyciformis, Caladenia abbreviata, Caladenia aestantha, Caladenia applanata, Caladenia arenicola, Caladenia arrecta, Caladenia attingens, Caladenia barbarella, Caladenia brevisura, Caladenia brownii, Caladenia busselliana, Caladenia cala, Caladenia chapmanii, Caladenia christineae, Caladenia citrina, Caladenia coactescens, Caladenia cruscula, Caladenia decora, Caladenia dimidia, Caladenia drakeoides, Caladenia dundasiae, Caladenia elegans, Caladenia eludens, Caladenia enigma, Caladenia erminea, Caladenia erythrochila, Caladenia evanescens, Caladenia excelsa, Caladenia exilis, Caladenia exoleta, Caladenia exserta, Caladenia exstans, Caladenia footeana, Caladenia fuscolutescens, Caladenia gardneri, Caladenia georgei, Caladenia graniticola, Caladenia granitora, Caladenia harringtoniae, Caladenia heberleana, Caladenia hiemalis, Caladenia hoffmanii, Caladenia horistes, Caladenia hypata, Caladenia idiastes, Caladenia incensa, Caladenia incrassata, Caladenia interjacens, Caladenia lodgeana, Caladenia longifimbriata,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Andrew Phillip Brown (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Br.' in the authors string.
Garry Brockman (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Brockman' in the authors string.