Caladenia helvina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helvina
ID:
729335
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 26 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728668
Common Names
- Helvina Spider Orchid
- Helvina Caladenia
- Helvina Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Arachnorchis helvina (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
Description
Caladenia helvina (also called Yellow Mantis Orchid, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to Australia. It is a terrestrial herb with a single leaf and a single yellow flower. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia helvina is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat coughs, colds, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caladenia helvina has small, white flowers with pink spots and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caladenia helvina can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with several stems and roots. The divisions should then be planted in a sunny location in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Caladenia helvina
Caladenia helvina is found in Australia.
Caladenia helvina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia helvina?
Caladenia helvina
What is the common name of Caladenia helvina?
Yellow-tipped Spider Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Caladenia helvina?
It is native to Australia, where it grows in grasslands, shrublands, 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-28595: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.