Status:
valid
Authors:
Hopper & A.P.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 14: 233 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342639
Common Names
- Foote's Caladenia
- Foote's Spider Orchid
- Foote's Spider-Orchid
Synonyms
- Calonema footeanum (Hopper & A.P.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
- Calonemorchis footeana (Hopper & A.P.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
- Jonesiopsis footeana (Hopper & A.P.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
Description
Caladenia footeana (also called Caladenia footeana var. footeana, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia footeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caladenia footeana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caladenia footeana 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 footeana
Caladenia footeana can be found in south-western Australia, particularly in the Stirling Range National Park.
Caladenia footeana FAQ
What is the flower colour of Caladenia footeana?
The flower colour of Caladenia footeana is usually white or pink.
What is the flowering period of Caladenia footeana?
The flowering period of Caladenia footeana is usually from August to October.
What is the habitat of Caladenia footeana?
Caladenia footeana is usually found in open forest, woodland and heathland.
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,