Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
villosissima
ID:
343388

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.W.Carr) Hopper & A.P.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 17: 198 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342720

Common Names

  • Vilosissima Spider Orchid
  • Vilosissima Fingers Orchid
  • Vilosissima's Spider Orchid

Searching for Caladenia villosissima? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis villosissima (G.W.Carr) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Caladenia dilatata villosissima G.W.Carr [unknown]

Description

Caladenia villosissima (also called Caladenia villosissima var. villosissima, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia villosissima has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caladenia villosissima is a white or cream coloured labellum, with a yellow or orange central area. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Caladenia villosissima? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia villosissima 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 villosissima

Caladenia villosissima can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in areas such as the Stirling Range National Park.

Caladenia villosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia villosissima?

Caladenia villosissima

What is the common name of Caladenia villosissima?

Hairy Spider Orchid

Where is Caladenia villosissima found?

Caladenia villosissima is found in Western 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-222887: Based on the initial data import
Geoffrey William Carr (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.W.Carr' 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.