Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
uliginosa
ID:
738067

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.George

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 5: 56 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737400



Common Names

  • Uliginosa Orchid
  • Uliginosa Spider Orchid
  • Uliginosa Spider Orchis


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis uliginosa (A.S.George) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonemorchis uliginosa (A.S.George) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Calonema uliginosum (A.S.George) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia uliginosa (also called Bog Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia uliginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Caladenia uliginosa sub. candicans Hopper & A.P.Br.
Caladenia uliginosa sub. patulens Hopper & A.P.Br.
Caladenia uliginosa sub. uliginosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia uliginosa has white flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons, which are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia uliginosa is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant native to tropical South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem, remove the lower leaves, dip the cut end in a rooting hormone, and place in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Caladenia uliginosa

Caladenia uliginosa can be found in Western Australia.

Caladenia uliginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia uliginosa?

Caladenia uliginosa

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia uliginosa?

Caladenia uliginosa is found in moist forests and woodlands of Australia.

What is the flower color of Caladenia uliginosa?

The flowers of Caladenia uliginosa are white or pink.

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-28732: Based on the initial data import
Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' in the authors string.