Caladenia amnicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amnicola
ID:
719307
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Orchadian 12: 166 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718640
Common Names
- Caladenia
- Amnicola Caladenia
- Amnicola Caladenia
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- Arachnorchis amnicola (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
Description
Caladenia amnicola (also called Stream Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with white, pink or yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in moist, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia amnicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caladenia amnicola is a white or pinkish-white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Caladenia amnicola can be propagated by division or seed. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section can be replanted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Both division and seed should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Caladenia amnicola
Caladenia amnicola can be found in the temperate regions of Australia.
Caladenia amnicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia amnicola?
Caladenia amnicola
What is the common name of Caladenia amnicola?
Riverbank spider orchid
Where is Caladenia amnicola 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-28441: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.