Caladenia cleistantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cleistantha
ID:
724049
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 19 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723382
Common Names
- Caladenia cleistantha
- Cleist's Caladenia
- Caladenia Cleistantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caladenia cleistantha (also called slender-spurred caladenia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single stem and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Australia. It typically grows in moist soils and is found in open forests, woodlands, and other areas with plenty of sunlight.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia cleistantha is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caladenia cleistantha is a white or yellow five-petaled bloom with a black center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caladenia cleistantha is a species of orchid native to Australia. It is best propagated by division, which should be done in the spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist but not soggy. The divisions should take root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Caladenia cleistantha
Caladenia cleistantha is native to Australia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Caladenia cleistantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia cleistantha?
Caladenia cleistantha
What is the common name of Caladenia cleistantha?
Cleist's Caladenia
Where is Caladenia cleistantha found?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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-28510: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.