Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
echidnachila
ID:
726354

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nicholls

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Pap. & Proc. Roy. Soc. Tasmania 1932: 13 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725687

Common Names

  • Caladenia echidnachila
  • Echidnachila Caladenia
  • Spider Orchid

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Description

Caladenia echidnachila (also called Echidna Orchid, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia echidnachila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia echidnachila has a solitary flower with five petals that are white to pinkish in color. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, white, and have five pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia echidnachila is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It prefers a sunny location with well-draining soil. Propagation is best done through seed. Plant the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil and water regularly.

Where to Find Caladenia echidnachila

Caladenia echidnachila is native to Australia and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Caladenia echidnachila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia echidnachila?

Caladenia echidnachila

What is the common name of Caladenia echidnachila?

Echidnachila Caladenia

What is the natural habitat of Caladenia echidnachila?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in South 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,

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