Caladenia cruscula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cruscula
ID:
343284
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hopper & A.P.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 14: 61 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342616
Common Names
- Cruscula Caladenia
- Cruscula Spider Orchid
- Cruscula Spider-Orchid
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- Arachnorchis cruscula (Hopper & A.P.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
- Calonemorchis cruscula (Hopper & A.P.Br.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]
Description
Caladenia cruscula (also called Curved 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 cruscula 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
Caladenia cruscula has white flowers with a yellow centre and five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.
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Caladenia cruscula can be propagated from seed or by division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Caladenia cruscula
Caladenia cruscula is native to Australia.
Caladenia cruscula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia cruscula?
Caladenia cruscula
What type of plant is Caladenia cruscula?
It is an orchid
Where is Caladenia cruscula 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-222789: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.
Andrew Phillip Brown (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Br.' in the authors string.