Caladenia oenochila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oenochila
ID:
732343
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.W.Carr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Indig. Fl. Fauna Assoc. Misc. Pap. 1: 11 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731676
Common Names
- Caladenia oenochila
- Oenochila Spider Orchid
- Oenochila Caladenia
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- Arachnorchis oenochila (G.W.Carr) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
Description
Caladenia oenochila (also called wine-lipped spider orchid, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a terrestrial herb, growing up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Australia, and its habitats include open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia oenochila is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caladenia oenochila has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caladenia oenochila is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought and salt tolerant.
Where to Find Caladenia oenochila
Caladenia oenochila is native to Australia.
Caladenia oenochila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia oenochila?
Caladenia oenochila
What are the common names of Caladenia oenochila?
Wine-Lip Spider Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Caladenia oenochila?
Caladenia oenochila is native to temperate regions of 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-28654: Based on the initial data import
Geoffrey William Carr (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.W.Carr' in the authors string.