Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
calcicola
ID:
554939

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 31: 39 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554271



Common Names

  • Calcicola Spatholirion
  • Calcicola Spatholirion-flower
  • Calcicola Spatholirion-lily


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Description

Spatholirion calcicola (also called Calcareous Spatholirion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Spatholirion calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spatholirion calcicola has small white flowers, with a seed pod that is spiky and contains several seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spatholirion calcicola is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Propagation is done through division of the rhizome. The plant should be divided every 2-3 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Spatholirion calcicola

Spatholirion calcicola is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open habitats such as deserts and sagebrush steppes. It is most commonly found in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Spatholirion calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spatholirion calcicola?

Spatholirion calcicola

What is the common name of Spatholirion calcicola?

Calcareous Ground Orchid

Where is Spatholirion calcicola found?

It is found in Southeast Asia

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-266203: Based on the initial data import
Kai Larsen (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Larsen' in the authors string.
Supee Saksuwan Larsen (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Larsen' in the authors string.