Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ornata
ID:
732362

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nicholls) D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 13: 256 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731695



Common Names

  • Caladenia ornata
  • Ornata Spider Orchid
  • Ornata Caladenia


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Synonyms

  • Petalochilus ornatus (Nicholls) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Caladenia carnea ornata Nicholls [unknown]

Description

Caladenia ornata (also called ornate 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 ornata is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making fabrics and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia ornata is a white or pinkish-white labellum with a central yellowish-green stripe. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia ornata 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 ornata

Caladenia ornata is native to Australia.

Caladenia ornata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia ornata?

Caladenia ornata

What type of plant is Caladenia ornata?

It is an orchid species.

Where does Caladenia ornata grow?

It 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

David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
William Henry Nicholls (1885-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicholls' in the authors string.