Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
726851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nicholls

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 64: 136 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726184



Common Names

  • Caladenia ferruginea
  • Rusty Spider Orchid
  • Rusty Caladenia


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Description

Caladenia ferruginea (also called Rusty Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single, sickle-shaped leaf and a single, white flower. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source in some parts of Africa.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia ferruginea is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a single-seeded nut-like capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia ferruginea can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist, sandy soil. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Caladenia ferruginea

Caladenia ferruginea is found in Australia.

Caladenia ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia ferruginea?

Caladenia ferruginea

What is the common name of Caladenia ferruginea?

Rusty spider orchid

What is the flowering season of Caladenia ferruginea?

Late winter to early spring

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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