Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
brownii
ID:
343271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hopper

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 14: 56 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342603



Common Names

  • Caladenia Brownii
  • Brownii Caladenia
  • Brownii Bells


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis brownii (Hopper) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonemorchis brownii (Hopper) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia brownii (also called Brown's Caladenia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has a creeping habit, with leaves that are divided into three leaflets. The flowers are small and yellow, with three petals.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia brownii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia brownii is a white or pinkish-white, spider-like flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia brownii is a terrestrial orchid species that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months.

Where to Find Caladenia brownii

Caladenia brownii is native to Australia.

Caladenia brownii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia brownii?

Caladenia brownii

What type of plant is Caladenia brownii?

It is an orchid

Where is Caladenia brownii found?

It is found in 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-222777: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.