Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
emarginata
ID:
726524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Syst. Pflanzenk. : 67 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725857



Common Names

  • Caladenia emarginata
  • Tailed Spider Orchid
  • Tailed Caladenia
  • Spider Orchid


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Description

Caladenia emarginata (also called Emarginate Caladenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Caladenia genus. It is native to Australia and is found in moist, lowland forests. It has long, narrow leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia emarginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Caladenia emarginata are white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia emarginata is an evergreen, perennial climber that is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Caladenia emarginata

Caladenia emarginata can be found in Australia.

Caladenia emarginata FAQ

What are the common names of Caladenia emarginata?

Caladenia emarginata is commonly known as the Emarginate Caladenia.

What is the native range of Caladenia emarginata?

Caladenia emarginata is native to Australia.

What is the habitat of Caladenia emarginata?

Caladenia emarginata is found in moist, open forests and woodlands.

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,