Caleana major - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
767583
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 329 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766916
Common Names
- Caleana major
- Large Duck Orchid
- Large Flying Duck Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caleana major (also called Large Duck Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a low-growing habit and produces yellow flowers with yellow centres. It grows in moist woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Caleana major is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caleana major is a yellow, tubular flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caleana major is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and produces yellow flowers in spring. It is native to Australia and is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Caleana major
Caleana major is native to Australia and can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Caleana major FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caleana major?
Caleana major
What is the common name of Caleana major?
Large Duck Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Caleana major?
Woodlands and grassy areas
Species in the Caleana genus
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-30576: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.