Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
762425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 39: 80 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761758



Common Names

  • Calanthe aurantiaca
  • Orange Calanthe
  • Orange Orchid


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Description

Calanthe aurantiaca (also called Orange Calanthe, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in Indonesia. It has an elongated stem and a single, terminal leaf. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Calanthe aurantiaca are yellow with orange centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe aurantiaca can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and will tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Calanthe aurantiaca

Calanthe aurantiaca can be found in the tropical regions of South and Central America.

Calanthe aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe aurantiaca?

Calanthe aurantiaca

What is the family of Calanthe aurantiaca?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Calanthe aurantiaca?

Orange Calanthe

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,

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