Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aquamarina
ID:
917989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schuit. & de Vogel

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 4: 102 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917324



Common Names

  • Calanthe aquamarina
  • Aquamarine Calanthe
  • Aquamarine Orchid


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Description

Calanthe aquamarina (also called Aquamarine Calanthe, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to East Asia. It has a creeping habit and produces white or pink flowers. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe aquamarina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe aquamarina has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have two small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe aquamarina is a terrestrial orchid that is adapted to a wide range of soils and climates. It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division, and it can be planted in spring or fall. It is drought-tolerant and can be mowed or grazed.

Where to Find Calanthe aquamarina

Calanthe aquamarina can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Calanthe genus

Calanthe dulongensis, Calanthe abbreviata, Calanthe aceras, Calanthe albolilacina, Calanthe albolutea, Calanthe alleizettei, Calanthe alismifolia, Calanthe alpina, Calanthe alta, Calanthe angustifolia, Calanthe arcuata, Calanthe arfakana, Calanthe argenteo-striata, Calanthe arisanensis, Calanthe aristulifera, Calanthe aruank, Calanthe aurantiaca, Calanthe aureiflora, Calanthe balansae, Calanthe baliensis, Calanthe bicalcarata, Calanthe biloba, Calanthe brevicornu, Calanthe calanthoides, Calanthe camptoceras, Calanthe cardioglossa, Calanthe carrii, Calanthe caulescens, Calanthe caulodes, Calanthe ceciliae, Calanthe celebica, Calanthe chevalieri, Calanthe chloroleuca, Calanthe chrysoglossoides, Calanthe clavata, Calanthe clavicalcar, Calanthe coiloglossa, Calanthe conspicua, Calanthe cremeoviridis, Calanthe crenulata, Calanthe cruciata, Calanthe crumenata, Calanthe curvato-ascendens, Calanthe davaensis, Calanthe davidii, Calanthe delavayi, Calanthe densiflora, Calanthe discolor, Calanthe dominii, Calanthe ecallosa,

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-462656: Based on the initial data import
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Eduard Ferdinand de Vogel (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vogel' in the authors string.