Caladenia fitzgeraldii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fitzgeraldii
ID:
727637
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rupp
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 58: 199 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726970
Common Names
- Caladenia fitzgeraldii
- Fitzgerald's Spider Orchid
- Fitzgerald's
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caladenia fitzgeraldii (also called the Fitzgerald's Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Australia, and is found in habitats such as grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia fitzgeraldii is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is known for its attractive foliage and pink flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where it can spread easily.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caladenia fitzgeraldii has white or pink flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caladenia fitzgeraldii is a slow-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be fertilized regularly with a liquid fertilizer. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps of the plant and replanting them in the substrate.
Where to Find Caladenia fitzgeraldii
Caladenia fitzgeraldii is native to Australia and can be found in sandy soils in heathlands and woodlands.
Caladenia fitzgeraldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia fitzgeraldii?
Caladenia fitzgeraldii
What is the common name of Caladenia fitzgeraldii?
Fitzgerald's Spider Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Caladenia fitzgeraldii?
Woodlands and grasslands
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-28570: Based on the initial data import
Herman Rupp (1872-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupp' in the authors string.