Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cucullata
ID:
724984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fitzg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orch. 1(2): t. 4 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724317



Common Names

  • Caladenia cucullata
  • Cucullata Caladenia
  • Hooded Caladenia


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Synonyms

  • Stegostyla cucullata (Fitzg.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia cucullata (also called 'Hooded Caladenia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia cucullata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia cucullata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia cucullata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It should be planted in early spring or late fall and can be divided every 3-4 years.

Where to Find Caladenia cucullata

Caladenia cucullata is found in Australia.

Caladenia cucullata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia cucullata?

Caladenia cucullata

What is the common name of Caladenia cucullata?

Hooded Caladenia

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia cucullata?

Grasslands, 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,

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