Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
necrophylla
ID:
732207

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 29 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731540



Common Names

  • Necrophylla Caladenia
  • Necrophylla Plant
  • Necrophylla Shrub


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis necrophylla (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonemorchis necrophylla (D.L.Jones) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Calonema necrophyllum (D.L.Jones) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia necrophylla (also called Necrophilous Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small herb, growing to a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is native to Australia, and found in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia necrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia necrophylla has small, yellow-green flowers with a white centre and a short, curved spur. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval, green leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia necrophylla is a small, slow-growing plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is found in temperate regions of the world. It is propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Caladenia necrophylla

Caladenia necrophylla is found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Caladenia necrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia necrophylla?

Caladenia necrophylla

What is the common name of Caladenia necrophylla?

Necrophylla caladenia

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia necrophylla?

Caladenia necrophylla 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-28648: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.