Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
whiteheadii
ID:
917879

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.L.Jones) G.N.Backh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 127: 56 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917214



Common Names

  • Whiteheadii Caladenia
  • Caladenia Whiteheadii
  • Whiteheadii Caladenia


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Description

Caladenia whiteheadii (also called Whitehead's Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the Whitehead region of Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is an evergreen perennial with small white or pink flowers, and its leaves are usually variegated with green, yellow, or white.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia whiteheadii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia whiteheadii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia whiteheadii is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Caladenia whiteheadii

Caladenia whiteheadii 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462543: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Gary N. Backhouse: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.N.Backh.' in the authors string.