Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
caesarea
ID:
721696

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Domin) M.A.Clem. & Hopper

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 1: 21 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721029



Common Names

  • Caesar's Caladenia
  • Caesarea Caladenia
  • Caladenia Caesarea


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Synonyms

  • Calonemorchis caesarea (Domin) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Jonesiopsis caesarea (Domin) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Caladenia filamentosa caesarea Domin [unknown]
  • Calonema caesareum (Domin) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia caesarea (also called Royal Caladenia, among many other common names) is an orchid with small, white flowers. Native to Australia, it grows in moist, open areas such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia caesarea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Caladenia caesarea sub. caesarea
Caladenia caesarea sub. maritima Hopper & A.P.Br.
Caladenia caesarea sub. transiens Hopper & A.P.Br.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia caesarea has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia caesarea is a terrestrial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Caladenia caesarea

Caladenia caesarea is found in Australia.

Caladenia caesarea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia caesarea?

Caladenia caesarea

What is the common name of Caladenia caesarea?

Ceasar's Spider Orchid

What is the habitat of Caladenia caesarea?

It is found in open woodlands and heathlands

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-28475: Based on the initial data import
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.