Caladenia hoffmanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hoffmanii
ID:
343319
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hopper & A.P.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 14: 90 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342651
Common Names
- Hoffman's Caladenia
- Hoffman's Spider Orchid
- Hoffman's Spider-Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Arachnorchis hoffmanii (Hopper & A.P.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
- Calonemorchis hoffmanii (Hopper & A.P.Br.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]
Description
Caladenia hoffmanii (also called Hoffman'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 hoffmanii has been used as an ornamental plant and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caladenia hoffmanii is a white-pinkish colour, with a labellum that is white-pinkish with yellowish-green tips. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caladenia hoffmanii 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 hoffmanii
Caladenia hoffmanii is found in south-western Australia, particularly in the Stirling Range National Park.
Caladenia hoffmanii FAQ
What is the flower colour of Caladenia hoffmanii?
The flower colour of Caladenia hoffmanii is usually white or pink.
What is the flowering period of Caladenia hoffmanii?
The flowering period of Caladenia hoffmanii is usually from August to October.
What is the habitat of Caladenia hoffmanii?
Caladenia hoffmanii 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-222821: 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.