Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dundasiae
ID:
343289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hopper & A.P.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 14: 219 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342621



Common Names

  • Dundasiae Caladenia
  • Dundasiae Spider Orchid
  • Dundasiae Spider-Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Calonema dundasiae (Hopper & A.P.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonemorchis dundasiae (Hopper & A.P.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Jonesiopsis dundasiae (Hopper & A.P.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia dundasiae (also called Dundas caladenia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has linear leaves. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruit is a capsule containing numerous seeds. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia dundasiae 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 dundasiae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia dundasiae can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Caladenia dundasiae

Caladenia dundasiae is native to Australia.

Caladenia dundasiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia dundasiae?

Caladenia dundasiae

What type of plant is Caladenia dundasiae?

It is an orchid

Where is Caladenia dundasiae 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-222793: 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.