Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bicalcarata
ID:
762546

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 5: 31 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761879



Common Names

  • Two-spurred Calanthe
  • Two-toothed Calanthe
  • Two-toothed Orchid


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Description

Calanthe bicalcarata (also called 'Coral Vine' and 'Coralbells', among many other common names) is a perennial climber native to Peru and Bolivia. It grows in moist and shady habitats, with its stems reaching up to 3 meters in length. Its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are bright red, with yellow stamens.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe bicalcarata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to make natural dyes and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calanthe bicalcarata is a white-pink color with a star-shaped pattern. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe bicalcarata is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The rhizomes should be planted at a depth of 2-3 inches and spaced 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Calanthe bicalcarata

Calanthe bicalcarata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It can be found in tropical forests, usually at elevations of 1,000 to 2,000 meters.

Calanthe bicalcarata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe bicalcarata?

Calanthe bicalcarata

Where does Calanthe bicalcarata grow?

Calanthe bicalcarata is native to Southeast Asia.

What is the growth habit of Calanthe bicalcarata?

Calanthe bicalcarata is a terrestrial orchid with a creeping habit.

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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