Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
phaeoclavia
ID:
733228

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732561



Common Names

  • Phaeoclavia Caladenia
  • Caladenia Phaeoclavia
  • Caladenia Phaeoclavium


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Description

Caladenia phaeoclavia (also called Brown-Spotted Caladenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem. It is native to the Eastern Cape province of South Africa and is found in rocky grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia phaeoclavia has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its beautiful flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia phaeoclavia has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia phaeoclavia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Caladenia phaeoclavia

Caladenia phaeoclavia is found in the temperate forests of Australia.

Caladenia phaeoclavia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia phaeoclavia?

Caladenia phaeoclavia

What is the common name of Caladenia phaeoclavia?

Dark-spotted Caladenia

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia phaeoclavia?

Caladenia phaeoclavia is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in the Mediterranean region.

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-28673: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.