Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
venusta
ID:
738502

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.W.Carr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Indig. Fl. Fauna Assoc. Misc. Pap. 1: 17 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737835



Common Names

  • Caladenia venusta
  • Lovely Caladenia
  • Lovely Spider Orchid


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Description

Caladenia venusta (also called pink fingers, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a single erect stem and a single flower. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and grows in damp areas such as swamps, lake margins and wet heathland.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia venusta 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Caladenia venusta are white and star-shaped with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia venusta is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Caladenia venusta

Caladenia venusta is a species of orchid native to Australia. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, heaths, and grasslands.

Caladenia venusta FAQ

What is the common name of Caladenia venusta?

Pink Fingers

What is the flowering season of Caladenia venusta?

Late Winter to Early Spring

What is the habitat of Caladenia venusta?

Dry sclerophyll forest and heathland

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-28738: Based on the initial data import
Geoffrey William Carr (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.W.Carr' in the authors string.