Caleana minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
767594
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 329 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766927
Common Names
- Caleana minor
- Small Duck Orchid
- Small Flying Duck Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caleana minor (also called Small 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 minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caleana minor has pink, tubular flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caleana minor 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 minor
Caleana minor is native to Australia and can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Caleana minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caleana minor?
Caleana minor
What is the common name of Caleana minor?
Small Duck Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Caleana minor?
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
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:621128-1: Based on the initial data import