Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
infundibularis
ID:
729832

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.George

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 5: 55 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729165



Common Names

  • Caladenia infundibularis
  • Infundibular Caladenia
  • Infundibular Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis infundibularis (A.S.George) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonemorchis infundibularis (A.S.George) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Calonema infundibulare (A.S.George) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Calonema infundibularis (A.S.George) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia infundibularis (also called Funnel Caladenia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Australia. It has yellow-green flowers with a white lip and a long, thin, curved spur. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia infundibularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia infundibularis has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, rounded and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia infundibularis 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 infundibularis

Caladenia infundibularis is native to Australia.

Caladenia infundibularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia infundibularis?

Caladenia infundibularis

What is the common name of Caladenia infundibularis?

Fairy Lantern

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia infundibularis?

Woodlands and grasslands

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-28603: Based on the initial data import
Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' in the authors string.