Caladenia georgei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
georgei
ID:
343310
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hopper & A.P.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 14: 78 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342642
Common Names
- George's Caladenia
- George's Spider Orchid
- George's Spider-Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Arachnorchis georgei (Hopper & A.P.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
- Calonemorchis georgei (Hopper & A.P.Br.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]
Description
Caladenia georgei (also called George's 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 georgei 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
The flower of Caladenia georgei is a white to cream-white, with red stripes and spots. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caladenia georgei can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Caladenia georgei
Caladenia georgei can be found in south-western Australia, particularly in the Stirling Range National Park.
Caladenia georgei FAQ
What is the flower colour of Caladenia georgei?
The flower colour of Caladenia georgei is usually white or pink.
What is the flowering period of Caladenia georgei?
The flowering period of Caladenia georgei is usually from August to October.
What is the habitat of Caladenia georgei?
Caladenia georgei 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-222813: 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.