Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hillmanii
ID:
729438

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 8: 181 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728771



Common Names

  • Caladenia hillmanii
  • Hillman's Caladenia
  • Hillman's Spider Orchid


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Description

Caladenia hillmanii (also called Hillman's Caladenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long stem with small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia hillmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia hillmanii is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow-green stripes. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia hillmanii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate some drought. It should be pruned in late winter or early spring to keep it looking tidy.

Where to Find Caladenia hillmanii

Caladenia hillmanii is native to Australia.

Caladenia hillmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia hillmanii?

Caladenia hillmanii

What is the family of Caladenia hillmanii?

Orchidaceae

What is the type of Caladenia hillmanii?

Herb

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-28597: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.