Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
huegelii
ID:
729678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Syst. Pflanzenk. : 66 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729011



Common Names

  • Caladenia huegelii
  • Huegel's Caladenia
  • Huegel's Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis huegelii (Rchb.f.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonemorchis huegelii (Rchb.f.) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Caladenia reniformis huegelii (Endl.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Calonema huegelii (Rchb.f.) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia huegelii (also called Huegel's Caladenia, 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 huegelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia huegelii 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 huegelii is a perennial plant native to Australia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Caladenia huegelii

Caladenia huegelii can be found in Australia.

Caladenia huegelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia huegelii?

Caladenia huegelii

What type of plant is Caladenia huegelii?

Caladenia huegelii is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae.

Where is Caladenia huegelii native to?

Caladenia huegelii is native to Australia.

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,

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