Caladenia drakeoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drakeoides
ID:
343288
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hopper & A.P.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 14: 168 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342620
Common Names
- Drakeoides Caladenia
- Drakeoides Spider Orchid
- Drakeoides Spider-Orchid
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- Drakonorchis drakeoides (Hopper & A.P.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
Description
Caladenia drakeoides (also called Drake's caladenia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has linear leaves. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruit is a capsule containing numerous seeds. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia drakeoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caladenia drakeoides has white flowers with a yellow centre and five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caladenia drakeoides can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Caladenia drakeoides
Caladenia drakeoides is native to Australia.
Caladenia drakeoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia drakeoides?
Caladenia drakeoides
What type of plant is Caladenia drakeoides?
It is an orchid
Where is Caladenia drakeoides found?
It is found in 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-222792: Based on the initial data import
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.