Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
alcockii
ID:
1327380

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hopper & A.P.Br.) M.A.Clem.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 27: 15 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339834



Common Names

  • Alcock's Duckbill
  • Alcock's Caleana
  • Alcock's Flying Duck Orchid


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Description

Caleana alcockii (also called 'Alcock's Duck Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the genus Caleana. It is native to Australia. It grows in humid, shady forests and grasslands at elevations of 0-1000 m. It has long, thin, curved leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Caleana alcockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional African medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and gastrointestinal problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caleana alcockii is a deep purple colour and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of this plant are small and have a long, thin stem with two leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caleana alcockii is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in bright, indirect sunlight and prefers a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Caleana alcockii

Caleana alcockii is native to Australia and can be found in the Western Australia region.

Caleana alcockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caleana alcockii?

Caleana alcockii

What is the family of Caleana alcockii?

Orchidaceae

Where is Caleana alcockii native to?

Australia

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

Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.
Andrew Phillip Brown (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Br.' in the authors string.