Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
719379

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 8: 177 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718712



Common Names

  • Caladenia
  • Amoena
  • Amoenum


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis amoena (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia amoena (also called Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia amoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia amoena is small, white or pink, and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia amoena can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray.

Where to Find Caladenia amoena

Caladenia amoena is found in Australia.

Caladenia amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia amoena?

Caladenia amoena

What is the common name of Caladenia amoena?

Beautiful Spider Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia amoena?

Dry, open woodlands and grasslands

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-28442: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.