Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bicalliata
ID:
721096

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Rogers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Rep. Roy. Soc. South Australia 33: 17 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720429



Common Names

  • Caladenia bicalliata
  • Two-spurred Caladenia
  • Two-spurred Spider-orchid


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Synonyms

  • Calonemorchis bicalliata (R.S.Rogers) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Jonesiopsis bicalliata (R.S.Rogers) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Caladenia filamentosa bicalliata (R.S.Rogers) J.Z.Weber & R.J.Bates [unknown]
  • Calonema bicalliatum (R.S.Rogers) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia bicalliata (also called 'Two-Toothed Caladenia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers with two toothed petals. It grows in dry grasslands and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia bicalliata is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Caladenia bicalliata sub. cleistogama Hopper & A.P.Br.
Caladenia bicalliata sub. bicalliata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia bicalliata is yellow-green and has five petals. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia bicalliata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Caladenia bicalliata

Caladenia bicalliata is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Caladenia bicalliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia bicalliata?

Caladenia bicalliata

What is the common name of Caladenia bicalliata?

Two-Tailed Spider Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia bicalliata?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in South Africa

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-28465: Based on the initial data import
Richard Sanders Rogers (1861-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Rogers' in the authors string.