Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
woolcockiorum
ID:
738666

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 35 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737999



Common Names

  • Caladenia woolcockiorum
  • Woolcock's Caladenia
  • Woolcock's Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis woolcockiorum (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Calonemorchis woolcockiorum (D.L.Jones) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Calonema woolcockiorum (D.L.Jones) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia woolcockiorum (also called Woolcock's spider orchid, 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 woolcockiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds. Its flowers are edible and can be used as a food source for birds. It can also be used to control erosion and can be used as a natural fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia woolcockiorum has white, spider-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia woolcockiorum is a perennial terrestrial orchid that can be grown in moist, well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate by dividing the clumps of rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in the spring or fall in moist soil. The seeds should be planted in the spring in moist soil. The plants should be kept in full sun or partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Caladenia woolcockiorum

Caladenia woolcockiorum can be found in Australia.

Caladenia woolcockiorum FAQ

What is the common name of Caladenia woolcockiorum?

Woolcock's Spider Orchid

What is the flowering season of Caladenia woolcockiorum?

Late Winter to Early Spring

What is the habitat of Caladenia woolcockiorum?

Heathland and dry sclerophyll forest

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-28743: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.