Caladenia toxochila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
toxochila
ID:
737788
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tate
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Rep. Roy. Soc. South Australia 12: 129 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737121
Common Names
- Toxochila Caladenia
- Toxochila Spider Orchid
- Toxochila Spider-orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caladenia toxochila (also called Toxochil Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Australia. It has a single leaf and a single white flower with a yellow labellum. It grows in open forest and woodland, often in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia toxochila is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and its flowers can be used for decoration. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caladenia toxochila is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caladenia toxochila is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is best grown in a sheltered location.
Where to Find Caladenia toxochila
Caladenia toxochila is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Caladenia toxochila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia toxochila?
Caladenia toxochila
What type of plant is Caladenia toxochila?
Perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Caladenia toxochila 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-28728: Based on the initial data import
Ralph Tate (1840-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tate' in the authors string.