Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
720591

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.S.Rogers) Rupp

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 71: 280 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719924



Common Names

  • Caladenia aurantiaca
  • Orange-tipped Spider-orchid
  • Orange-tipped Caladenia


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Synonyms

  • Petalochilus aurantiacus (R.S.Rogers) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Caladenia carnea aurantiaca R.S.Rogers [unknown]

Description

Caladenia aurantiaca (also called 'Orange Caladenia' and 'Orange Caladenia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is found in moist, shady habitats, and has two large, ovate leaves that are mottled with purple and green. It produces a single flower with a long, thin, yellowish-green spathe.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia aurantiaca has small, orange-red flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia aurantiaca is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown from seed, but it may take up to two years to flower. Division of the plant is the best way to propagate it.

Where to Find Caladenia aurantiaca

Caladenia aurantiaca is native to Australia and is found in moist, shady areas in the lowlands of the continent.

Caladenia aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia aurantiaca?

Caladenia aurantiaca

What is the common name of Caladenia aurantiaca?

Orange spider orchid

Where is Caladenia aurantiaca found?

Caladenia aurantiaca is found in south-eastern 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-28458: Based on the initial data import
Herman Rupp (1872-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupp' in the authors string.
Richard Sanders Rogers (1861-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Rogers' in the authors string.