Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dienema
ID:
725354

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 3: 28 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724687



Common Names

  • Caladenia dienema
  • Dienema Caladenia
  • Caladenia Dienema


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Synonyms

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

Description

Caladenia dienema (also called Dienema Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a terrestrial herb, growing up to 50 cm in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia dienema is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used to make furniture, flooring, and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia dienema is yellowish-green in color, with a long, tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia dienema is a tropical orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Caladenia dienema

Caladenia dienema is native to the tropical forests of Australia.

Caladenia dienema FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia dienema?

Caladenia dienema

What is the common name of Caladenia dienema?

Dienema Spider Orchid

Where is Caladenia dienema found?

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-28533: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.